[Nfb-krafters-korner] Kumihimo and Stick Weaving

[Terrence van Ettinger]

I'm thinking the disk method would be the easiest to start with, as I
have more variety of patterns to offer in that one.  I think I could
do others on a marudai, but I need to find some more empty pill
bottles to try the other patterns myself before I try to teach them.
For the disk, the number of classes depends on what we want to do.
Here's a possible outline:
Session 0: Making disks and/or bobbins: Explanation of how to create
disks more cheaply than buying them online, as well as a discussion of
options for making bobbins if desired.
NOTE: Winding the threads on the bobbins would be done between classes.
Sesion 1: Basic 7-strand braid: This class would cover what is, in my
opinion, the simplest braid to do on a disk.  We would also cover
options for tying the cord off at the end for this and all future
sessions.
Session 2: Simple 8-strand pattern: A pattern using 8 strands that can
be expanded to any multiple of 4 strands you choose to create.
(Optional) Session 3: An 8-strand flat braid: This pattern creates a
braid that is flat, rather than fully rounded.

This outline can be tweaked to fit the group's preferences.

Terrence

On 8/4/10, Blindhands at aol.com <Blindhands at aol.com> wrote:
> How many classes do you think it will take?  Which one of these do you
> want to do first?
>
> Joyce  Kane
> www.KraftersKorner.org  (http://www.krafterskorner.org/)
> Blindhands at AOL.com
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