Cordonnet Special in Needle Lace and Embroidery

The thread of Turkish needle lace (oya), tatting and traditional whitework is DMC Cordonnet Special: its firm 6-cord twist keeps knots upright, never fuzzes and holds its shape. It comes in sizes 20–100, in white, B5200 and ecru, as 20 g balls. This category holds the Cordonnet products for the embroidery branch; the size, technique and quantity guide is in DMC Cordonnet Special. For coloured lace see Special Dentelles, for heavy crochet lace Babylo.

Size, Needle and Technique

Classic needle lace takes No 40–50 with a size 9–10 long lace needle; fine flower and leaf lace No 60–80 with a size 11–12 needle; miniature lace No 100. For tatting wind No 20–40 tightly on the shuttle. In whitework, stem, satin and knot stitches take No 20–30 single with a size 5–7 embroidery needle. Cut 50–60 cm lengths and tie knots at even tension. Starch finished lace with sugar water or spray starch and pin it to dry. One 20 g ball covers a scarf edge or several lace flowers.