Lucet

This is the cord that most people learn first. It's super sturdy and versatile. Use it as a drawstring for a bag project, as a shoelace, or as any kind of tie. (They're used here to help wrap a present.) You can even tie them in knots and use them as buttons for your projects. Once you get the hang of it, it's totally

This craft uses recyclable cardboard and an easy, many-layered method to create a surprisingly sturdy, very usable lucet weaving tool. No special, or unique equipment is required. #lucet #historicaldiy #fibercrafts #16thcentury #17thcentury #18thcentury #vikings #vikingcrafts #easycrafts #recycledcrafting #fiberwork

Advanced Lueting, 2 colour Lucet cord

Advanced Luceting

Hello all - Jenny here. Wanted to take a sec and introduce Cooky Schock. She is a fibers/mixed media artist from San Diego. Former owner of The Shepherdess Bead store - that's how I met her during my tenure there. She is joining the team here at AJE, and you will get a full introduction soon, promise. These "Lucet" things really intrigue me - stop by at Beadfest for demos and more info. Cooky will be next to me at #462 in Artisan's Alley! Here's what she had to say: While researching…

Tutorial to start, braid, and finish a simple braid using a lucet.

So you’ve already got a good grasp of lucet basics? Looking to do more kinds of cords with your lucet and more advanced techniques? Sadly, there just aren’t lots of books on the lucet out there to help you on your quest. The lucet is truly a niche practice in the fiber arts world. It's the down side of being attracted to something uncommon and truly unique! In this post, I’ll give a quick review of 3 resources I’ve found so far. They each offer varying degrees of helpfulness and instruction…

Here’s a fun little lucet project that I’ve just whipped up. You could use any kind of lucet cording (Basic, No Turn Method, or with a Single Gimp), but I made this project to showcase a cord I made for a new tutorial: How to make Lucet Cord with 2 Gimps. Take a look at the technique below: The technique is simple, and I think an armful of these in different colors would be an absolutely beautiful accessory for summer. Here are the steps: What you will need: Yarn(s) - one or more depending…

The Lucet Fork tutorial will have you whipping out i-cord like crazy! Learn how to use this amazing tool and what to use i-cord with!

Learning to use this ancient cord-making tool is easy and the ways of using it are numerous! The lucet is believed to date back to Medieval times when it was used to create cords for clothing and general use. Lucet cord is square, strong, and slightly springy. Make cord to embellish your knit and crochet projects, or u

Looking for a strong and different type of cording technique? Try lucet braiding!

Laura Nelkin (aka Lola!) on Instagram: "And here's how I bead that square lucet cord I showed you yesterday! You know I like to figure out how to add beads to everything! Back in 21, Lola's Choice members got one in their kits to make Luceta, a beaded lariat necklace. Kits for Luceta just got re-stocked in my shop in 6 colors! You can get one with a lucet made just for me by @katrinkles_knitting_jewelry or not! #lucet #nelkindesigns #lolaschoice #lolaisreallyfun #putabeadonit"

Lildog Blog: Lucet patterns

In some of the textile fragments from clothes in viking age graves on the island Björkö, more common known as Birka, can you see some kind of braid or lacing sewn on the edges. I am no expert but w…

How to make a quick and easy lucet crochet from and upcycle a plastic fork

Instructions for using a lucet

Elizabethan Embroidery, Celtic, Viking, Anglo Saxon, Prehistory

Posts about lucet written by tinypurrs

Do you know about the Lucet Challenge I’ve been hosting? All it takes is (7) thirty minute sessions and you will gain a new skill. This is the kick off month and we’re at almost 1,000 knitters and crocheters who have joined up. It’s a FREE 7 day challenge to learn how to lucet. The coolest thing about the challenge is you don’t even need a lucet to join! I show you how to make a lucet out of things you’ve already got laying around the house. The challenge has grown into a community of fiber…