Handspun Abaca Twine
Ideal for use in natural upholstery, can also be knitted or used as weft in weaving
Abaca is a quintessential Filipino fiber, the raw material is harvested from a tree in the banana family, then beaten until its soft and spun to create a coarse, incredibly hardwearing thread. It is also historically called ‘Manila hemp’ after the Philippine capital, where ships would visit to purchase the fiber for rigging and ropes.
approx. 50 yards per skein
100% Philippine abaca
unit size: approx. 11g / 0 .4 oz.
weight: lace / novelty
suggested epi for weaving: not available
suggested needle size for knitting: us no. 3-5
Ideal for use in natural upholstery, can also be knitted or used as weft in weaving
Abaca is a quintessential Filipino fiber, the raw material is harvested from a tree in the banana family, then beaten until its soft and spun to create a coarse, incredibly hardwearing thread. It is also historically called ‘Manila hemp’ after the Philippine capital, where ships would visit to purchase the fiber for rigging and ropes.
approx. 50 yards per skein
100% Philippine abaca
unit size: approx. 11g / 0 .4 oz.
weight: lace / novelty
suggested epi for weaving: not available
suggested needle size for knitting: us no. 3-5
Ideal for use in natural upholstery, can also be knitted or used as weft in weaving
Abaca is a quintessential Filipino fiber, the raw material is harvested from a tree in the banana family, then beaten until its soft and spun to create a coarse, incredibly hardwearing thread. It is also historically called ‘Manila hemp’ after the Philippine capital, where ships would visit to purchase the fiber for rigging and ropes.
approx. 50 yards per skein
100% Philippine abaca
unit size: approx. 11g / 0 .4 oz.
weight: lace / novelty
suggested epi for weaving: not available
suggested needle size for knitting: us no. 3-5