Thread For Antique Patterns

[Natch]

There are some lovely old patterns out there, but the threads they call for aren't available any more. It isn't helpful that there is no gauge for them, either.

Is there a book, web page, or just someone who can share what available threads and yarns might be used for ones that aren't being made?

Thanks.

[ejatchison]

here are a few ideas you might try. I just found this link and it has many different things to try and also a section on what thread and or yarn to use in patterns. Hope these help you.

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Aunt Lydia's Classic Crochet Thread Size 10
The most common and popular, size 10 crochet thread offers many options for your favorite projects in a variety of colors! High
luster, mercerized cotton crochet thread, Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet is perfect for crochet projects both large and small. Available
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Art. 154 Classic Crochet size 10
Materials: 100% mercerized cotton
Length: White & Ecru: 400 yds
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Weight/Ply: bedspread weight, 3 ply

[Dsynr]

Yarndex Knitting + Crochet Directory - Contact Us[/url]
This site may help and I'm sure there are others.
Sometimes vintage pattern sites have suggestions; or you may be able to guess the guage from the finished measurements.

<http://www.yarndex.com/contact.cfm>

[mpurcell25]

I simply use Aunt Lydias #10 crochtet cotton .Ihave done a coulple vintage doilys they came out ok......Mary

[Natch]

My search skills are lacking. I just can't find any charts or descriptions of the types of threads these patterns are using. The hats, bags, and gloves I'm looking at don't even have sizes or dimensions, so I will just have to play and figure out what works.

Thank you for your suggestions.