Smyrna Stramin

Name: Smyrna Stramin
Brand: Zweigart
SKU: 58463
Price: 7.88 EUR
Availability: InStock

From: Zweigart

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Smyrnastramin 13pts/10cm. canvas. 100% cotone.
Cut of 50 × 100 cm; multiples of the basic cut can be chosen from the drop-down menu below the price.
Please note: natural fabrics such as linen and cotton are dyed in batches and come in different counts (with more or fewer threads per 1 cm in the case of linen and evenweaves, and more or fewer squares per 10 cm in the case of Aida). Different production batches and different counts may show color variations, even when the fabric is under the same color name. In the textile industry, this is considered completely normal, especially for so-called “vintage” or antiqued fabrics. Therefore, if your project requires a specific shade, we invite you to contact us before placing your order, also because the online image is purely indicative and may appear very different from reality, depending on the display which it is viewed on.

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Product type	Wide-mesh cotton rug canvas for knotted rugs and coarse counted work, sold by the cut
Brand and article	Zweigart – Smyrnastramin art. 820/130
Composition	100% cotton
Count	1.3 squares per cm (3 count), that is 13 squares every 10 cm
Width	100 cm (39 in); the mill also weaves this article 60, 80 and 200 cm wide
Colour	Smyrna Stramin
Suggested techniques	Latch hook rugs worked in Smyrna knots, half cross stitch and cross stitch in rug wool
Before stitching	Cotton is stable (shrinkage of 1-1.5% at most): there is no need to wash the canvas before working on it
Washing after stitching	Only if needed: by hand, never above 30 °C, with mild soap, without rubbing so the yarns do not bleed; rinse in plenty of cold water
Drying and pressing	Remove excess water by rolling the work in a clean towel and pressing, never wringing; dry flat in the shade, away from heat sources. If pressing is needed, iron on the reverse with a soft folded towel underneath the work
Sold as	Cut of 50 × 100 cm (19.7 × 39.4 in); multiples of the basic cut can be chosen from the drop-down menu below the price

Description

Smyrnastramin is the base fabric for knotted rugs: the stiff, very open weave forms large squares that are easy to count and strong enough to carry the weight of the knots without distorting. It is worked without a frame, resting on your lap, and suits rugs, bedside mats, cushions and bags; it is a good project for beginners.

The usual method is the Smyrna (latch hook) knot, using pre-cut rug wool and a latch hook. The canvas can also be stitched in half cross stitch or cross stitch with rug wool, adding strands if the yarn does not cover the ground. Before starting, bind the edges of the cut with masking tape and leave a few squares free all round for finishing.