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

Sat Dec 21 13:03:54 UTC 2013

Well, the trick to holding that many or more sticks is that once you have 
gotten the weaving started, the weaving is what holds the sticks together.

Think of it this way:
You have an odd number of sticks, say 5.  You have already threaded your 
warp threads through the holds at the bottom of each stick so you hav a long 
loop with a tied tail at the end of each warp.  Your warp threads are 10 
inches long.

The other end of your sticks have a point, something like a pencil, but 
rounded off.  Lay them flat on a table top with half of their length 
sticking out over the edge of the table.  Place something like a phone book 
over the stick ends still on the table to hold them in place.

Take your weft thread and tie it loosely to the stick closest to you.  With 
the motion of weaving inbetween each stick end go all the way across, turn 
and come back again.  With your fingers, slide those threads down your 
sticks about an inch or so.  Weave across and back to you again.  Slide 
those threads to butt up against the first weft threads.  Keep doing this 
and sliding your weft lines down the sticks until you have half the length 
of the sticks wrapped.

Now your sticks are securely locked together and you can pick it up and hold 
it in your hands as you keep wrapping your sticks.  Keep pushing your weft 
down the sticks and then off the sticks and onto the warp threads attached 
to your sticks.  When your weft lines are on your warp lines, you have 
actually started weaving.  Continue weaving until you have pushed all the 
weft lines from your sticks onto the warp string.  You need at least 2 
inches or more warp string remaining on either end of your weaving.

Cut two sticks at a time off of their warp and tie them together.  this 
forms a braker stop where your warp crosses back and forth.  Do this across 
until all of the sticks have been removed.  Tie the bottom ends like the top 
ends and your weaving is now locked in place.

This is just a basic how to for the sticks.  You can make them wider, the 
sticks different thicknesses and even arrange them so you can weave a tube 
for a pouch.  You could do a belt or even straps for other knitted or 
crochetted items.

Susan
dogwoodfarm at verizon.net
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David F" <scopist65 at gmail.com>
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Sent: Saturday, December 21, 2013 2:38 AM
Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.

> 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
>
> -----Original Message-----
> 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
> To: List for blind crafters and artists
> 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>
> To: "List for blind crafters and artists" <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 5:55 PM
> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.
>
>
>> Here's what I found.
>>
>> Stickweaving Instructions.
>>
>>
>>
>> Finniwig Studios Catalog
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Thought to have been brought to Europe by the Crusaders, weaving sticks
>> were also used by Early American settlers.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>>  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
>>
>> 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.
>>
>> 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
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>>
>> 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
>>
>> finished ends.
>>
>>
>>
>>     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>
>> To: "'List for blind crafters and artists'"
>> <nfb-krafters-korner at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 7:39 PM
>> Subject: Re: [Nfb-krafters-korner] crazy question, need help.
>>
>>
>>> 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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