Purpose of cords ... cord making ....

 

Cord making.   Left - diagonal weave, worsted wool yarn.  Right - Loop finger braid, cotton crochet fiber.

 Lucet tool + cord.

Re. question/comment, about the purpose of the finger weaving, loop braids, lucet tool ... The Lafayette Lacemakers demonstrate annually at the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.   The use of cords, straps, was essential for that time period.  Photo above, me in costume, tatting. Hand made cords are used to lace up vests, or to tie on a drinking vessel, or tie/cord for skirts, pockets (pockets were separate tear drop shaped bags tied to the waist).

The past couple of Lafayette Lacemakers meetings:     

"For the next couple of meetings, we are going to acquaint ourselves with some of the period appropriate (Feast of the Hunters' Moon) fiber activities that people would see if they came into our homes (huts or tents). 

 

Diagonal Finger Weaving ....

So, I missed the last gathering of the Lafayette Lacemakers.

The Lafayette Lacemakers meet q month.   And, as things happen, DH had a program the same day.

Meanwhile, I received a link to a you tube video.   (below)  And I tried to create a diagonal finger weaving / strap. (above).  So far, so good.   Will continue : )

  

With knitting needles, take out chopstix, clip board, binder clips, and worsted weight yarn I had on hand, I was able to get the hang of the finger weaving pattern.   Cool Beans!!!

Cord Making

The Lafayette Lacemaker's demonstrate annually at the Feast of the Hunters' Moon.  

At the last meeting, we talked about lucet cord making (previous post), 

and new-to-me finger loop braiding.

From their blog:    "For the next couple of meetings, we are going to acquaint ourselves with some of the period appropriate (Feast of the Hunters' Moon) fiber activities that people would see if they came into our homes (huts or tents). "

Direct Link:   https://youtu.be/GQpEcGfv-rY

With a little coaching from member Carolyn R, I think I got the hang of it.

In 2022, I participated in the demonstration.   My focus was on tatting.

Shuttles made of Horn, I did my best on simple tatting.  A challenge as they didn't have a pic.

Other members demonstrated bobbin lace and lace knitting.

btw, did you see the ad for Tulip (brand) embroidery scissors with the curved blade ?

Lucet tool for cord making

Oh my .... my lucet tool is awesome.

My cord is awful!

Much practice needed.

Video I used for technique: