DMC Coton Perlé 115/5 Embroidery Thread, Size 5, 25 m

DMC Coton Perlé 115/5 – closed-end perle cotton with a silky sheen

DMC Coton Perlé 115/5 is a twisted cotton embroidery thread in size 5. You can use it for cross stitch, Hardanger or blackwork, crochet fine pieces or add accents to your handwork. According to the description, the thread is very supple, has a silky feel and a slight sheen. Choose your colour from the options.

One skein is 25 m and weighs 5 g. This makes it easy to estimate how much you need for small motifs and details, and to allow for several skeins for larger areas.

Working with size 5 perle cotton

The thread is closed-end: you use the thread whole rather than separating it into individual strands like stranded cotton. Thanks to the twist, the structure of the stitches stays clearly visible, for example in cross stitch on canvas, Hardanger or blackwork. For embroidery, use a needle with an eye that takes the thread easily, for example no. 22. For crochet, the description gives a 1.75 mm crochet hook.

Tip to prevent fraying threads

Work with lengths of thread no longer than about 40 cm. A shorter thread is subjected to less wear as it is pulled through the fabric and stays smooth and glossy.

DMC Coton Perlé 115/5 product details

• Manufacturer: DMC, art. 115, size 5
• Material: cotton
• Presentation: twisted skein
• Quantity: 25 m, 5 g skein
• Crochet hook: 1.75 mm
• Colours: choose from the options

You will also need: embroidery needle (e.g. no. 22) with an eye large enough, and for crochet a 1.75 mm crochet hook