I compared it with the 100% cotton thread that I usually use for tatting lace.
・It is durable and strong against pulling. During the basic operation of pulling the string to make a round ring, I could pull it with confidence because it did not break even when I pulled it with a strong force.
・It is heavy. Especially for Lace*Swag, you want to knit the thread long so that it hangs down neatly, so if the thread is heavy, it is easy to use. (If it is too light, it will lose its shape easily, so I was looking for a way to improve it. Wild silk is perfect!)
・Gloss is beautiful. Cotton leaves a rustic feel, but wild silk seems to make accessories that are less casual. I thought it would be suitable for a wedding series, etc., and made me want to make it in the future.
・Because the twist is soft, it was necessary to be careful when untying. The point that the thread is easy to break is a little difficult. Tatting lace is a technique in which knots are repeatedly made on threads. If you make a mistake in the number of stitches or if the stitches are not neatly aligned, insert the horn (pointed end) of the shuttle (knitting tool) into the stitches to loosen and untie the thread. At that time, the thread is easy to break, and the fiber will break after repeating it several times. If the fibers were separated too much, it would become mushy when re-knitted, or only that part would swell.