Thank you sent to the wonderful human who recommended this video to me!! I very much enjoyed learning & watching this video! I am going to incorporate the "Lucet" tool in my grandchildren's activities at my home! Have a great day to all who read this post! Sending love & much "positive energy" to the peeps who made the video and allowed it to be shared to us..who do so many types of crafts, sewing and or making of craft or music & tool instruments! Rebecca Hill ~
Just happened to come across a stall selling lucet kits and thanks to your video I've successfully made about 2 feet of cord! Thanks so much for this really helpful video 😊
Not only was this video effective as a teaching tool but the music used was perfectly suited and an absolutely beautiful audio garnish to this demonstration of an age old technique. Well done!
I've seen this before and believe me, there's a lot more to it. This video is showing the most basic form and extremely useful that is. However, the most amazing decorative cords can be made so it's not just a poor man's french knitting. It could possibly be done on fingers, I had a go by tying two cable needles together and it worked but was very uncomfortable and I couldn't keep on. This tool enables you to be really creative. Thank you so much for this video.
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I bought a lucet in Norway several years ago, and found the directions wanting. I need to make some cording for crochet projects and your video was just perfect!
I would like to comment on this. I found the video very helpful it's a simple technique. I didn't see anyone mention that the lucet cord will NOT unravel you can cut it at any point and it will not come undone. I have made these and used them for many things and if you do cut them, you can just tie a small knot to make it look finished. thanks
There was one found in my Grandmothers knitting box but no one knew what it was for will see if my Aunty kept it so I can let her know what it is :-) thank you for showing me how to use it :-) I hope my Aunty did keep it would love to find out how hold it is :-) plus it would be nice to actually use it :-)
😹yep she still has it in her knitting box sent her the link and she has dug it out to use, turned out it was my Grandmothers Mother’s one she got off her Mom when she passed away so now me Aunty is using it again to make her own cords 😹😹😹 I’m glad I found this in my recommending viewing box now I am off to make one for myself I have plenty of woo even from the 1800’s from barn doors that I salvaged the wood off 2 years ago so will use some of that to make my own😹😹😹
That would be handy in making handmade bookmarks. Crochet or knit a small item, like a flower or cross or whatever someone likes and use this as the cord to put at the page to hold. Thanks for this video! I'll have to pick up one of these. :)
To those who asked what you can do with this: One can use lucet cording as drawstrings for purses, pouches, lightweight slippers (ballet style house shoes, with the little bow on the toes); lacings for corsets, medieval styled dresses called bliauts or cotehardies (yes, I'm a medieval history reenactor); cords for necklace pendants; as a ribbon alternative in one's hair; shoelaces; making macrame water bottle holders and other such 'little' things that can make life prettier or easier; couching (sewing it on in patterns) onto other textiles, such as pillow cases, as decoration; tying gift wrapping, as an extra little bonus gift for the recipient; apron ties; hanging sausages or cheeses to dry, like in certain storefronts... LOADS of things. :)
Judith Epstein I'm thinking it could be used instead of an i-cord in knitted projects. I really hate doing those things, and they never.come out looking as smooth and decorative as the demonstrated lucet cord. I imagine there's a bit of a learning curve, but hey, the cats can always use new toys, too. A little knitted ball filled with catnip tied to one end, et voilà! A new cat toy.
I'll be a new GrandMa. I will actually be giving my grand kids a selection of string/ball of yarn colors to choose and sit next to me as I knit or crochet till they get old enough to do more art choices together
+Millie Chaparro I got a very nice cherry lucet from Etsy, www.etsy.com/listing/222924525/a-lucet-made-from-cherry-wood-cordmaking You can use any starter cord, I wanted natural fiber so I am using linen threat (Crawford's Irish Linen, I have it for my leatherworking) and also some cotton twine I picked up from my local hardware store. :) Happy crafting!
Thank you. It had been a few years since I played with mine and was having trouble getting started for some reason. Just needed a quick refresher and this was perfect!
Wow! I think this was perfectly made, its not brain surgery, its pretty easy to follow!! And Im with SnoopiHound about wanting to add beads! I haven't even tried this yet and I already want to try it with beads. Shouldn't be too hard. If you can knit and crochet with beads, you should be able to do it with Lucet! Might be a bit tricky since you leave the loop loose while going onto the next stitch...
lucet braids/ cord can be used as shoe strings, draw strings in bags, or can be couched on fabric as an embellishment, it is often used on period costumes in this manner. can be sewn on as a trim or couched into patterns and designs sometimes mixed with embroidery.
Apologies for the misunderstanding. My comment was in response to the comment "a poor man's french knitting". It was in no way a criticism of your video, which I thought was perfect. I think this is a lovely craft and although I've tried it on knitting needles which kind of worked, I will get the proper tool and learn at least the basics of the craft. I'm sincerely sorry if I offended you, it was certainly not intended.
You can use anything that has 2 prongs. I've seen some people remove the center prongs from a plastic fork and use just the two outer prongs. My sister taped 2 pencils together in a V shape with a cork or something between them as a spacer. I've used a bbq fork (you know the kind with just 2 prongs?).
Hi peridot1454, And thanks for uploading this clever technique. The start of anything when woven together, all that's necessary is a little patience. Thanks once again. Take care. mrbluenun
I was so amazed when I saw this mainly because I love old crafts, but in grade school, us girls would do this on our fingers! I didn't know we were practicing an art our foremothers used to clothe their families. It restored my faith in things like this being handed down. I was a child of the 80s and 90s... It made it that far apparently!
Basically, it's like a two stitch spool knitting cord, or a two stitch i-cord, if you're at all familiar with knitting, so it would come out more like the herringbone pattern than a wrapped cord.
The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is that you're pulling too tightly on the "tail", which will make everything else tight, too. Try to loosen up. Hope that helps. :)
@yourcanadiangirl33 Very good point... taking the loop off the lucet and putting it back on shouldn't be too difficult. It might be a bit fiddly but not difficult. I'll have to try it.
Wow, I didn't even know that a lucet existed a few minutes ago (I clicked the link from your French knitting video). Do lucets come in different sizes to make different sized cords?
thanks for the quick response...can't knit to save my life lol, but have seen it. sorry viking interest....its it for jewerly or belting,or fabric trims?
To be honest, I'm not sure. I've seen at least one online site where you could order one. Try doing a search for "lucet". Mine were made for me by a co-worker.
Hi Evelyn Thank you for your tutorial! I was wondering what I might be doing wrong, when I fallow along after the first turn it gets very heart do get the lower string over the bottom and it seams to tight to turn. Please Help!
omg i used to have one of those . when my mom went to england to visit her friend she brought two of those back for me and my sister and i used to make friendship braclets with that lol .... i just wish i wouldnt have lost it when we moved =(
so it's essentially a line crochet using a tool instead of the hand to allow use of two alternating loops instead of the singular normally done? does the cord come out similar or is it a straight herring bone or more like a wrapped cord pattern?
lucet braids/ cord can be used as shoe strings, draw strings in bags, or can be couched on fabric as an embellishment, it is often used on period costumes in this manner.
Ah Lucet, just as addictive as Fingerweaving, and Knitting iCord. Aka, You keep doing it and once you finally look up most of the yarn/string is gone and you have a rope as long as your house.
Okay, I so have to get one of those. To heck with buying things at a store, I'm going to learn to make EVERYTHING old-style!
Thank you sent to the wonderful human who recommended this video to me!! I very much enjoyed learning & watching this video! I am going to incorporate the "Lucet" tool in my grandchildren's activities at my home! Have a great day to all who read this post! Sending love & much "positive energy" to the peeps who made the video and allowed it to be shared to us..who do so many types of crafts, sewing and or making of craft or music & tool instruments! Rebecca Hill ~
Just happened to come across a stall selling lucet kits and thanks to your video I've successfully made about 2 feet of cord! Thanks so much for this really helpful video 😊
The idea flows so well with the beautiful medieval simple tones
Not only was this video effective as a teaching tool but the music used was perfectly suited and an absolutely beautiful audio garnish to this demonstration of an age old technique. Well done!
Wonderful music. Clear directions. Close camera work. Outstanding tutorial 🙂
Lovely baroque violin too. Not often you hear nice music on UA-cam.
I've seen this before and believe me, there's a lot more to it. This video is showing the most basic form and extremely useful that is. However, the most amazing decorative cords can be made so it's not just a poor man's french knitting. It could possibly be done on fingers, I had a go by tying two cable needles together and it worked but was very uncomfortable and I couldn't keep on. This tool enables you to be really creative. Thank you so much for this video.
Thanks so much, Ev. I found something that I can use as a lucet and was looking for something clear to teach me. You came through.
Be well.
Leslie Sharr
Thank you for this wonderful tutorial! I bought a lucet in Norway several years ago, and found the directions wanting. I need to make some cording for crochet projects and your video was just perfect!
This is a very helpful video. I wish I had seen this before when I needed to mend my RV curtains. Thank you for the tutorial.
Very clear and lovely made instruction. Easy to do if you have a lucet at hand and have foreknowledge of knitting techniques. Well done!
I do see the music credited.....at the very end.... the Swedish musicians Erik Ask-Upmark and Anna Rynefors - known as "Dråm" . Beautiful~~
I would like to comment on this. I found the video very helpful it's a simple technique. I didn't see anyone mention that the lucet cord will NOT unravel you can cut it at any point and it will not come undone. I have made these and used them for many things and if you do cut them, you can just tie a small knot to make it look finished. thanks
Thank you. Found an old Lucet in with spinning equipment with instructions but I wasn’t getting the tightening from the center as you look off. Bless
a really well producedand instructional video. Thank you
I did this a lot as a kid ... my mom taught me, good to see it here, congratulations
There was one found in my Grandmothers knitting box but no one knew what it was for will see if my Aunty kept it so I can let her know what it is :-) thank you for showing me how to use it :-) I hope my Aunty did keep it would love to find out how hold it is :-) plus it would be nice to actually use it :-)
Did you find it? :)
😹yep she still has it in her knitting box sent her the link and she has dug it out to use, turned out it was my Grandmothers Mother’s one she got off her Mom when she passed away so now me Aunty is using it again to make her own cords 😹😹😹 I’m glad I found this in my recommending viewing box now I am off to make one for myself I have plenty of woo even from the 1800’s from barn doors that I salvaged the wood off 2 years ago so will use some of that to make my own😹😹😹
Aw that's great, what a treasure! Thanks for sharing :)
Thnku so much for clear instructions @ the camera was spot on so it was easy to follow. 👌and i loved the music
That would be handy in making handmade bookmarks. Crochet or knit a small item, like a flower or cross or whatever someone likes and use this as the cord to put at the page to hold. Thanks for this video! I'll have to pick up one of these. :)
I had never heard of this, this is wonderful Ev, thanks so much for the tutorial.
To those who asked what you can do with this: One can use lucet cording as drawstrings for purses, pouches, lightweight slippers (ballet style house shoes, with the little bow on the toes); lacings for corsets, medieval styled dresses called bliauts or cotehardies (yes, I'm a medieval history reenactor); cords for necklace pendants; as a ribbon alternative in one's hair; shoelaces; making macrame water bottle holders and other such 'little' things that can make life prettier or easier; couching (sewing it on in patterns) onto other textiles, such as pillow cases, as decoration; tying gift wrapping, as an extra little bonus gift for the recipient; apron ties; hanging sausages or cheeses to dry, like in certain storefronts... LOADS of things. :)
Judith Epstein I'm thinking it could be used instead of an i-cord in knitted projects. I really hate doing those things, and they never.come out looking as smooth and decorative as the demonstrated lucet cord. I imagine there's a bit of a learning curve, but hey, the cats can always use new toys, too. A little knitted ball filled with catnip tied to one end, et voilà! A new cat toy.
Excellent video sound not necessary :)pictures are very clear and slow so that I can see exactly how to do this,
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It took a couple of pauses and rewinds but we didnt have the hook, used a bow maker..lol, but got the concept now :) Thank you.
i never herd of lucet till now and i think i am going to get one
Thank you! I just got a lucet, and this was really helpful!
How is this technique superior to braiding or the single-strand slipknot cordage?
I'll be a new GrandMa. I will actually be giving my grand kids a selection of string/ball of yarn colors to choose and sit next to me as I knit or crochet till they get old enough to do more art choices together
Where can I buy a kit. I love this.
+Millie Chaparro I got a very nice cherry lucet from Etsy, www.etsy.com/listing/222924525/a-lucet-made-from-cherry-wood-cordmaking
You can use any starter cord, I wanted natural fiber so I am using linen threat (Crawford's Irish Linen, I have it for my leatherworking) and also some cotton twine I picked up from my local hardware store. :) Happy crafting!
Thank you. It had been a few years since I played with mine and was having trouble getting started for some reason. Just needed a quick refresher and this was perfect!
amazing! I never even knew such a thing existed! Thanks for uploading, i will be on the lookout for a lucet now.
I have one of those, made by my grandfathers mothers grandfather. Now I know how to use it. Thank you!
Wow! I think this was perfectly made, its not brain surgery, its pretty easy to follow!! And Im with SnoopiHound about wanting to add beads! I haven't even tried this yet and I already want to try it with beads. Shouldn't be too hard. If you can knit and crochet with beads, you should be able to do it with Lucet! Might be a bit tricky since you leave the loop loose while going onto the next stitch...
Very interested! Never heard of that before! So cool! I will try. See that you are a master. Will comeback with my tool (need to order that)
maybe my phone is different... I am able to see clearly what you are doing. thanks for the post
yay for people helping to keep traditional crafts alive! brilliant stuff :)
lucet braids/ cord can be used as shoe strings, draw strings in bags, or can be couched on fabric as an embellishment, it is often used on period costumes in this manner. can be sewn on as a trim or couched into patterns and designs sometimes mixed with embroidery.
Apologies for the misunderstanding. My comment was in response to the comment "a poor man's french knitting". It was in no way a criticism of your video, which I thought was perfect. I think this is a lovely craft and although I've tried it on knitting needles which kind of worked, I will get the proper tool and learn at least the basics of the craft. I'm sincerely sorry if I offended you, it was certainly not intended.
Reminds me of French spool knitting just with two prongs instead of 4
I think it was beautifully displayed and done...
I would have liked more verbal instruction with the visual. Also, what if I wanted to incorperate different yarns, is that possible?
Never seen this technique before... I love it!! tysm for sharing this video!
You can use anything that has 2 prongs. I've seen some people remove the center prongs from a plastic fork and use just the two outer prongs. My sister taped 2 pencils together in a V shape with a cork or something between them as a spacer. I've used a bbq fork (you know the kind with just 2 prongs?).
Hi peridot1454,
And thanks for uploading this clever technique. The start of anything when woven together, all that's necessary is a little patience. Thanks once again.
Take care.
mrbluenun
Beautifully done and EASY to follow! Thank you!
Many thanks for a very clear video.
Neat!! Great way to make cord for all sorts of handicrafts where it is needed. Where can this tool be obtained please?
So simple but so effective! Thank you for sharing. Where can I purchase a Lucet tool please?
I was so amazed when I saw this mainly because I love old crafts, but in grade school, us girls would do this on our fingers! I didn't know we were practicing an art our foremothers used to clothe their families. It restored my faith in things like this being handed down. I was a child of the 80s and 90s... It made it that far apparently!
omg ! i have never seen that tool ! i love what u can do with it ! and i love ur video . thanks for showing :)
@Julieta9912 You're very welcome! I'm glad you were able to have one made.
useful intro and llovely music - would u mind telling me what it is?
So its like macrame, but the whole thing is one continuous knot, like nalbinding or crochet
@muh1h1 Basically it's an ancient way of making cords for all kinds of purposes... corset laces, shoe laces, drawstrings for bags...
Basically, it's like a two stitch spool knitting cord, or a two stitch i-cord, if you're at all familiar with knitting, so it would come out more like the herringbone pattern than a wrapped cord.
I love the Swedish nyckelharpa music!! Together, Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask Upmark are known as Dråm.
The only thing I can think of off the top of my head is that you're pulling too tightly on the "tail", which will make everything else tight, too. Try to loosen up. Hope that helps. :)
Thanks for a video, my mom will be glad
lovely music, whats the title of the song?
So, it's kind of like knitting but with only one loop, right?
Two loops.
Thank you, bright, nice, easy to follow video. I think I have it now.
@yourcanadiangirl33 Very good point... taking the loop off the lucet and putting it back on shouldn't be too difficult. It might be a bit fiddly but not difficult. I'll have to try it.
Tenes las medidas del trenzador para hacerlo?.Gracias.
Wow, I didn't even know that a lucet existed a few minutes ago (I clicked the link from your French knitting video). Do lucets come in different sizes to make different sized cords?
thanks for the quick response...can't knit to save my life lol, but have seen it. sorry viking interest....its it for jewerly or belting,or fabric trims?
Those of you who have done this, what types of things do you use the resulting cable for?
I loved the music -- although i see no credit for it, i am guessing it is nyckelharpa music?!
the CD is Dram
To be honest, I'm not sure. I've seen at least one online site where you could order one. Try doing a search for "lucet". Mine were made for me by a co-worker.
Hi Evelyn Thank you for your tutorial! I was wondering what I might be doing wrong, when I fallow along after the first turn it gets very heart do get the lower string over the bottom and it seams to tight to turn. Please Help!
Waar kan ik een breivork kopen
Are they thinner or thicker depending on the tines?
The thickness of the cord will depend on the thickness of the yarn you use rather than the thickness of the tines.
@@peridot1454 good to know, thank you !
your voice is very elegant
Many thanks for this video. Loved the music!
Extremely cool!! I love all things Scandinavia/Vikings! Thank you!!!
Se ve fácil hacer el trenzador de madera y la forma de tejer, pero solo se puede hacer una sola tira? solamente serviría para una pulserita....
omg i used to have one of those . when my mom went to england to visit her friend she brought two of those back for me and my sister and i used to make friendship braclets with that lol .... i just wish i wouldnt have lost it when we moved =(
In this case, yes. You could probably do this with other kinds of string as well.
awesome my mom bought one for me and my sister when she went to england i still have it
exactly like finger knitting except only two fingers
what an interesting and beautiful job!!! thank you!!!!
@SnoopiHound I'd love to be able to demonstrate that, but I really only know how to do the basic cord. Once I learn, though, I'll demonstrate.
I would like to know the title and artist as this is one of my favorite types of Irish/Classical music.
Plus, with fingers you can use more yarns at once, which would probably be too difficult, if not impossible using that tool.
so it's essentially a line crochet using a tool instead of the hand to allow use of two alternating loops instead of the singular normally done? does the cord come out similar or is it a straight herring bone or more like a wrapped cord pattern?
how do you make one, cause if i want to make something, my mom only buys the yarn
Love the video, love the music.
where do you buy it
Fun just to have the ole tool in different sizes. One can see this done at Renaissance Faires.
I've credited the artist at the very end of the video. I found it through Magnatunes.
Je n'ai pas bien compris à quoi servait cet objet. De plus, je n'ai pas trouvé d'explications en français. Dommage !!!
it reminds me of how hairpin lace crochet is done.
It's in the final credits at the end of the video.
lucet braids/ cord can be used as shoe strings, draw strings in bags, or can be couched on fabric as an embellishment, it is often used on period costumes in this manner.
Thank you so much! You're very kind.
This was great thanks!
This is so cool!
How lovely! Better than a Gameboy for on the move.
Cool. I got to get one and make some cord.
Ah Lucet, just as addictive as Fingerweaving, and Knitting iCord. Aka, You keep doing it and once you finally look up most of the yarn/string is gone and you have a rope as long as your house.
Very nice work. There is a tutorial using a fork to do this stitch.