[Nfb-krafters-korner] Kumihimo and Stick Weaving

Henrietta Brewer gary.brewer at comcast.net
Thu Aug 5 19:51:56 UTC 2010


Hey Terrance, You are very organized. You''ll be great. I can't wait to learn.
HenriettaAt 03:11 PM 8/5/2010, you wrote:
>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
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