Anchor Pearl Cotton Size 5 – Multicoloured – 21m 5g Twisted Skein

Let colour do the work. These variegated threads shift beautifully through tones — perfect for button making, in particular the Dorset buttons and creative embroidery.

If you’ve ever wished your stitching could flow with gentle colour changes, this is the thread for you.
Anchor Pearl Cotton No. 5 in multicoloured shades glides through fabric with a soft sheen, letting the colour transitions bring life and depth to your work.

I’ve chosen this range because it performs beautifully — strong, silky, and easy to handle — and because it makes Dorset buttons, Hardanger, or fine embroidery look instantly more intricate without any extra effort. Many makers tell me they love how it feels to use, and how the colours stay as bright and clear as the day they arrived.

Each skein is 21 m long and sold individually, so you can pick just the shades you need. I currently stock 22 of the variegated colours; a few are now rare treasures since Anchor joined the DMC group and reduced the range. The following are available while stocks last: 01316, 01320, 01349, 01385 and 01390 — with 01349 only found now in my Dorset Button Kits.

If you’re looking for a shade not listed, message me and I’ll happily check if it can still be ordered.

Made in Hungary. 100 % mercerised cotton.

📌 Features
– Size 5, non-divisible 2-ply thread
– 21 m skein / 5 g weight
– 100 % mercerised cotton
– Subtle multicolour shading for effortless depth
– High-lustre, colourfast and fade-resistant
– Smooth, strong, and easy to handle
– Made in Hungary

🧺 Care Instructions
– Colourfast and fade-resistant
– Machine washable (synthetics cycle) up to 60 °C
– Use non-chloride bleach only
– Safe to press on high iron
– Do not tumble dry
– Dry-cleanable (except with trichloroethylene)