February: 2-2 Interlacing
The stitch this month is 2-2 interlacing. It looks like a twill weave. It gives you a sturdy structure, and is more forgiving than 1-1 interlacing, with respect to slight un-even-nesses of warp and tension in the hands.
This month I also offer the finishing technique that is "insert a weft"
This month I also offer the finishing technique that is "insert a weft"
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Not so complicated, these directions show you how to work with an even number of threads. These directions have you work right-to-left, and then you use the same instructions to work left-to-right.
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Not everyone can work ambidextrously. These instructions have you always working in the same direction, getting the same over-two, under-two interlaced structure.
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Click on the image at the left for a video showing you how to create the over 2, under 2 interlace sprang structure. The video was prepared for the 2021 Braid Society Sprang-a-long.
00:00 Instructions for working right-to-left, and then left-to-right. 05:47 Instructions for always working in the same right-to-left direction. 09:23 Finishing technique instructions, inserting a weft line |
Mobius strip neckscarf made using a thick yarn
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Circular warp neckscarf made in an afternoon
using a wool sock yarn
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A small drawstring bag, created using the 2-2 interlace structure.
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To make such a bag, work as many rows as you can.
Insert a weft line and pull it tight around the threads left at the middle.
Fold in half, using the tails of the weft-cinch-line to sew up the sides.
You might insert a drawstring just below the lip of the bag.
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The question arose during the monthly Zoom chat, "can you combine these structures?" The answer is "Yes!"
At the right you will see a piece I saw in a collection in Lyon, France. The curator thought it was part of a headdress. The piece features 1-1 interlacing in one section, and 2-2 interlacing in the other section. So, how do you switch between these two stitches .... instructions to come eventually. |
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