[Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.

[David F]

How do you hold that many, 8 in your hands, and not have them fall all over.
It sounds fascinating. I'd like to make belts

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From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Susan Roe
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 8:09 PM
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Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.

My sister made me two sets of weaving sticks.  They were from two different
size dowel sticks and at least 8 or so sticks in each set.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Deb Trevino" <debra_trevino at bellsouth.net>
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Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 5:55 PM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.


> Here's what I found.
>
> Stickweaving Instructions.
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> Finniwig Studios Catalog
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> Thought to have been brought to Europe by the Crusaders, weaving sticks 
> were also used by Early American settlers.
>
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>
> Stick weaving is very versatile. You can use as few as two sticks or as 
> many as you desire to weave the width you like. You can weave flat or in a

> circle
>
> (for a tube). The weaving sticks fit in your pocket so you can take your 
> weaving with you anywhere you go.
>
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> Weaving sticks can vary in width and length. a 5/16" weaving stick is easy

> for learning, whereas a 1/4" weaving stick will give a finer weave.
>
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>  Cut your warp (lengthwise) yarn at least twice the length needed for your

> weaving plus the ends desired (tassels, braids, etc.) Draw the end of your

> warp
>
> yarn through the hole in the end of the stick to the mid point of these 
> strands. Pull the ends even and tie the ends of the doubled warp yarns 
> into a knot.
>
> Repeat this step on each stick you will use. The warp will not be seen 
> unless it is used for fringe on the ends of your project.
>
> Line up your sticks side by side in your hand. If you are holding a lot of

> sticks, then it is easier to hold them in a U-shape in your hand while you

> are
>
> weaving. Tie one end of the weft (the crosswise weaving) yarn to the first

> stick. Start wrapping yarn (the weft) over stick 1, under stick 2, over 
> stick
>
> 3, and so on in a over/under process. Wrap the weft around the last stick,

> then under and over (the opposite of the previous row) until you are back 
> at
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> the starting point. Pull the yarn taut at the end of each row.
>
> If you want to weave a tube, use an odd number of sticks. When your weave 
> gets to the last stick, continue weaving with the first stick as your next

> stick.
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> You will be weaving in a circle instead of back and forth.
>
>   As the weaving gets to the pointed end of the stick, don't try to push 
> the material off the end of the stick with the warp. Take each stick and 
> twirl
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> it gently, while pulling it forward. Do this about 1/2" at a time. In the 
> process the beginning of your weaving will slide onto your warp threads.
>
>
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> Continue weaving, adjusting the spacing on the warp as necessary, until 
> you reach the length you need for your project. To finish, tie the end 
> around the
>
> last stick. Gently twirl each stick, while pulling it forward, until all 
> of your weaving is on the warp threads and you have enough warp thread for

> your
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> finished ends.
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>
>
>     Tie the warp threads to one another across each of the weaving. Finish

> off the ends by braiding, tying, making tassels, weaving the warp back 
> into
>
> the  weave, or connecting a buckle or other item
>
> Shown is a finished vary simple basic belt done for demonstration. Create 
> a flat belt, sash, or necklace. Weave a circular tube and close the end to

> create
>
> a small purse. Attach them together to make larger items such as afghans, 
> blankets, pillows, rugs, or wall hangings.
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David F" <scopist65 at gmail.com>
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>
>> Is there a website to teach this?
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Nfb-krafters-korner [mailto:nfb-krafters-korner-bounces at nfbnet.org]

>> On
>> Behalf Of Susan Roe
>> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 6:26 AM
>> To: List for blind crafters and artists
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.
>>
>> This is called stick weaving and you can also use multiple sticks.  Many
>> cultures did this sort of weaving, even our Native Americans.  Very easy 
>> and
>> a definite different craft.  You can make cords, straps, pouches and even
>> place mats.
>>
>> Susan
>> dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "Deb Trevino" <debra_trevino at bellsouth.net>
>> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" 
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 12:06 AM
>> Subject: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.
>>
>>
>>> Y'all will think I've lost my mind unless you've done this project.  I
>>> can't think what to call it so can't Google it.  I'll describe what I
>>> remember and see if you guys can help.
>>>
>>> The product is a cord, sort of like that made with a spool knitter.  Its
>>> made with two dowel rods, each with a hold drilled near the bottom. 
>>> Yarn
>>> is threaded through the dowel and it looks as though you have two 
>>> enormous
>>
>>> yarn needles.
>>>
>>> The cord is made by wrapping yarn around and between the dowels in a
>>> figure 8 pattern and pushing it down onto the threaded yarn.
>>>
>>> That's all I remember so hope to get written instructions.  I assume the
>>> two pieces of yarn which have been treaded are tied together at the 
>>> bottom
>>
>>> to contain the wrapped "stitches".
>>>
>>> Hope this rings a bell with someone.  Thanks for any help.
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