Many thanks to everyone who replied on and off the list. I think I
understand now.
Sr. Claire
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I sent this a couple of days ago, but I guess it got lost. Can anyone advise
me?
To clarify, I understand what 2S and 3Z mean, but I don't understand:
1) Why one thread is listed as both; and
2) What the difference will be to the process and the finished product
between 3S and 2S/3Z.
Thanks.
Sr.
Hi:
S and Z refer to the direction of the twist in the finished thread. You
can tell the direction by the way the letters S and Z are written - it
refers to the direction of the central part of the letter. If you're
spinning raw fibre and your wheel is turning clockwise, the twists are
going
I sent this a couple of days ago, but I guess it got lost. Can anyone advise
me?
To clarify, I understand what 2S and 3Z mean, but I don't understand:
1) Why one thread is listed as both; and
2) What the difference will be to the process and the finished product
between 3S and 2S/3Z.
Thanks.
Sr.
Hello Sister Claire
2S/3Z describes the cordonnet/crochet threads which are plied twice.
First it's spun as 2S and then three of those threads are spun together
in the opposite Z direction to make a 2S/3Z thread.
These 2S/3Z threads are good for tatting and crochet, and can be used
for
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I sent this a couple of days ago, but I guess it got lost. Can anyone advise
me?
To clarify, I understand what 2S and 3Z mean
