LucetKaren showed us how to make a Lucet cord, then add beads and a tassel to attach to our scissors. This is not only decorative, but it makes it so easy to find your scissors in your sewing or craft basket. |
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Karen brought several samples of Lucets-
they come in all shapes and sizes. Here is a Lucet in light colored wood with a handle, and a small one with no handle. |
A beautiful dark wood Lucet with no handle
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A double Lucet that allows you to use two different colors of thread.
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Start with the basicsKaren shows us the basic stitch. How to wrap the yarn and to braid a cord.
Getting the tension just right for an even cord can be tricky, but comes with practice. Several sizes of cord or yarn can be used to braid your cord depending on the size you want it and what you are using the cord for. You can make a drawstring, cording for a necklace or even rope. The cord is actually stronger than a crocheted cord made from the same fiber. Once you master the basic stitch you can learn to make it without turning the Lucet for every stitch. You can also add beads and/or gimp cord to embellish your cord. |
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Now it is our turn . . . . .
Hold the Lucet, hold your cord, turn to the left to wrap your cord, create a stitch, and repeat. Rotate to the left to wrap the cord, make a stitch and on and on. Keep it centered-Keep the tension even. OK-We can do this.
By the time we left we all felt pretty good about what we were doing. A bit of practice will help to get a more even tension
By the time we left we all felt pretty good about what we were doing. A bit of practice will help to get a more even tension
You can see Karen S. seems to have it down.
Thanks Karen. We all enjoyed this class and found that creating the cording is a rather relaxing thing to do
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Cords made with three different yarns and two with white crochet cotton braided with beads
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My yarn and tassel, with some of the beads Karen brought today.
I think I will make another using thread that looks better with these lovely beads. |
Just so you know, once you get started you won't want to stop
Today's show and tell
Mary S. has been busy. She always has new projects to show.
She found a great way to use the up her extra yarns she had, she just put them all in this knitted quilt.
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She also has an amazing talent for Light and Lacy shawls.
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This one she has brought before, but not everyone had seen it.
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For more info about Lucet projects and supplies visit Stitch Diva Studios.com