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:

 

Onsie to Pair of Slippers

 

Froze Toes Slippers, pattern by Kristin McDonnell.  Uses (left over) blanket yarn by BERNAT.

A pair!

Currently, deciding which WIP to get out of the knitting bag.

Bernat Blanket yarn.

10928 - Deep Fuschia

161110

-------------------- Note:  nope, didn't add non-skid pieces to the slippers.   A very good idea.   These, I use as I am putting my feet up to knit or view television. 

 

Indiana Dunes State Park

 A break from Winter weather.   52 degrees.    Trail Nine.

Onesie

Going on a hunt for supplies .... I realized that there are a few onsies in my knitting projects.    These need to be PAIRS.

 Mosaic knitting.   Project bags.  This was a LNS class & I had enough left overs to create a 2nd bag.   One finished, and one WIP.   (IMO:  It is a GREAT way to use up bits of yarns, multiple colors.)    Pattern is by Cindy Walker 'Mosaic Bag'

 This was a LNS project.   Knit mittens in a day with bulky yarn.   Only, it took me longer to get just ONE and I didn't start the 2nd one (yet).   Class/Pattern called "All Day Mitten"

 Froze Toes Slippers, pattern by Kristin McDonnell.  Uses (left over) blanket yarn by BERNAT.   I did put the 2nd slipper on knitting needles.  These need to be done and put to use this winter.

 This is another LNS class.  It is a toe-up sock class that I struggled with.   Yet, my 2nd sock is nearly there.   Another good project to finish up this winter.

I hope any of you reading this post, with ONE of two -- or projects 50% complete -- can get back into the groove and enjoy finishing!!!