Fincrochet 20 - 50 Grams Ball (Ne/PLY 16/3) ART01234.20

3 Ply Threads perfect for embroidery, lace and stitch thanks to its great twist, resistance and color durability. 100% extra-long staple Egyptian Cotton, solid dyed in both White and Ecru. Our Ecru is very different from basic ecru - other less expensive "natural" ecru crochet cotton is un-dyed and may lose its color through washing and over time. Fincrochet Ecru is bleachfast, solid dyed color C3000 which guarantees its exact color for a lifetime. Fincrochet is clearly the best choice for heirloom quality crochet.

What it is: Fincrochet No 20 (ART01234.20) is a 3-ply mercerized crochet cotton spun from 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton, supplied as a 50g ball with a Ne/PLY of 16/3. It is made by Presencia Hilaturas in Valencia, Spain, in continuous production since 1930. No 20 is a medium-thick weight, a versatile middle ground between bold and fine work. The strong, even twist resists splitting, and the colour is solid-dyed and bleachfast, so White stays white and the signature Ecru (solid-dyed shade C3000) holds its exact tone for a lifetime rather than fading like cheaper undyed naturals.

How it is used and use cases: This versatile medium weight suits a wide range of crochet and lace: doilies and centrepieces, table runners and placemats, edgings and borders, filet crochet, motifs and appliqués, and home accessories. It is a good all-round choice for makers who want more detail than the thickest weight while keeping a comfortable working speed, and it also works for trims, tatting and decorative finishing.

Who uses it: It is chosen by crochet and lace shops and haberdashers; by heirloom and home-textile makers producing doilies, runners and edgings; by guilds, teachers and workshops that need a reliable, splitting-resistant thread for classes; by designers and kit makers who require consistent dye-lots and a colour that will not fade; and by craft hobbyists who want a dependable, hard-wearing crochet cotton.

Why choose it: Fincrochet is heirloom-quality crochet cotton, spun and mercerized in Presencia's own Valencia facility in smaller controlled batches. The 100% extra-long staple Egyptian cotton and strong 3-ply twist give resistance and a clean, lustrous stitch, while the solid, bleachfast dyeing means colours stay true wash after wash and year after year. Unlike cheaper undyed naturals, the Ecru is solid-dyed C3000 and guaranteed for a lifetime, with lot-to-lot consistency since 1930, so it is the choice for makers who want a finished piece that outlives the pattern.