Thanks for the Thread
October 8th, 2011
Look what Richard (our wonderful UPS man) delivered this week:
I needed reinforcements for my growing interest in crocheted lace. Pictured here we have thread sizes 20, 30, and 40, and a size 14 hook (the smallest sold in most American stores). Thread used to be available in every numbered size, but by the mid-20th century they’d narrowed it down to every 10. I’ve been using size 10 (size 5 and 3 are also available, though very chunky) with a size 10 hook. I’ve got sizes 11 and 13 hooks waiting for the 20 and 30 thread. My new ball of size 40 seems about right for the new hook. Funny story about size 14 hooks…my friend and dauntless seamstress Zoh chose a size 14…to LEARN crochet! She’s my hero.
I’d also like to thank Mr. I. U. for financing this venture.
I think the decision of starting on a 14 was a bit overconfident! I am sticking to my #7 hook for now. 😉