Q: What do Perle thread sizes mean?
A: If you are looking at the embroidery threads, these are Perle threads and they use different numbers, for example, the thickness for Perle #8 is similar to crochet thread #20, Perle #12 to crochet thread #40 and Perle #5 to crochet thread #5.

Q: What do crochet thread sizes mean?
A: Please remember, the higher the number, the thinner the thread. (The lower the number, the thicker the thread).

Q: What does NE 8/2 mean?
A: The number 8 indicates the size of the thread, the number 2 is the number of ply (thread) used in the twist.

Q: Which one is the thickest thread, NE 4/2, NE 8/2 or NE 5/2?
A: NE 4/2 (the lower the number, the thicker the thread).

Q: How do I know which size crochet hook I will need for any particular size thread?
A: I set out the recommended crochet hook and knitting needle sizes within each listing. However, you need not conform to it.

Q: What if colour(s) I received is different from the picture?
A: It is very highly unlikely that the colour you receive will be different from what you ordered. Nevertheless, you must allow the fact that slight colour variation maybe caused by your monitor settings and your perceptions. The colour names given for each code were assigned by me. They should only be used to aid your selection and nothing else.

Q: How safe are your yarns?
A: Both Circulo and Venus products meet the ISO 9002 Standard. They are safe for making infant's and children's products. They are FREE from the use of lead, flalats, sulphur and Azo on the dyeing process.