Hello Jackie
It probably is linen - or just possibly hemp or manilla or some other
vegetable fibre. Slubs are very characteristic of linen. Is it plied
or a singles yarn?
If it's working up in a way that you like then yes, it's worth a mint.
Brenda
On 28 Sep 2006, at 09:17, Jackie Bowhey wrote:
When I got home and had a closer look at it I didn't think it was
suitable for candlewicking but had no use for it at the time.. There
are 5 what I call hanks - like knitting yarn/wool used to come. They
appear to be all the same kind of thread but only one has a label/band
around it and the writing is in Chinese/Japanese. One hank was very
loose so I've been winding it and now I feel pretty sure it is linen.
It isn't smooth like cotton has no sheen and has slubs. It is working
nicely for a Biggins pattern that calls for Finca Bolillos 30 or 40.
I reckon it is worth a mint!!! What do you say??
Brenda
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