The lucet is a device of ancient origin, used for knitting yarn into strong, slightly elastic cord that has historically been used for many purposes, including lacing clothing
Here's how to use one
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
By Mike on Wednesday, October 7, 2009, 18:59
The lucet is a device of ancient origin, used for knitting yarn into strong, slightly elastic cord that has historically been used for many purposes, including lacing clothing
Here's how to use one
Sunday, May 24, 2009
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 23:10
This pattern uses the same technique as the braiding disc to produce a very strong, tight-woven round cord. The density and strength of the finished work comes at a price - the labour of producing it - this is one of the slowest braid patterns to make.
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 23:05
This one is similar to Alternating Chain Braid on page 7, but it includes an extra pair of link threads - so that both sides can be worked an equal amount before swapping them around.
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 23:00
If you’re making friendship bracelets, you’ll need some way of fastening them - the simplest way to do this is to weave an open loop into your braid, so that the knot at the other end can be pushed through to secure it.
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 22:55
An attractive pattern that forms a chain-like braid with open links and decorative scalloped edges
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 22:50
This pattern is similar in method to the diagonal stripe braid, but contains an extra move which results in a different pattern and a natural tendency to twist into a nice spiral shape.
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 22:45
A visually striking pattern, but still pretty simple to make - created by weaving a section of diagonal stripe braid (the same as on the previous page), then another section of diagonal stripe braid, but working back in the opposite direction.
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 22:40
This is possibly the simplest pattern of all - consisting of only two move groups - it produces a soft, slightly rounded braid with diagonal markings - it has a ‘good’ front side and the back is different (less decorative)
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 22:35
Simple Straight Weave is is a really easy pattern that results in a compact and neat woven band that looks good from both sides and from the edges too. It is actually almost the same as a very narrow piece of loom weaving.
By Mike on Sunday, May 24, 2009, 22:30
In this series of pages, I'll demonstrate how to use a braiding board to produce a variety of decorative and useful braided cords and ribbons.
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