I would love to see a video of you actually using the braid on a costume; how you would deal with hiding the ends, how you might use several pieces together, how and where you would use it for trim, etc.
@k80_
4 ай бұрын
You would use an aglet or lacing point, they’re specially made items for the purpose of easier lacing
@nondisclosureable
5 жыл бұрын
Solo fingerbraiding is easier if you do not try to do it over a table. I was taught to do it sitting on a floor using a table leg as a brace or sitting outside using some tree as a base. sitting on the floor you can spread the tension out then tap the braid with your foot (pointed toe shoes are an advantage but not required) instead of beating it with a batten stick. works particularly well for longer pieces.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Oh, absolutely! I definitely don't normally braid over a table, but I wanted a clean light background for the camera to hopefully clearly show what's going on! Sitting somewhere comfy is the way to go :D
@berkleypearl2363
5 жыл бұрын
I’ve never seen this kind of thing before! I don’t need another hobby but want to do this so bad. Another hobby it is! You should check out death in the afternoon. It’s a good podcast
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Definitely give it a try! As Hobbies go, this is a inexpensive one to try, you just need a bit of thread or string! Thank you for the podcast suggestion!
@TysMommy609
3 жыл бұрын
OMG! This podcast includes Caitlin Doughty?! I’m so sold! Thanks for this suggestion and I’m so pumped I found it 2 years on!
@crystallionaire
5 жыл бұрын
im sorry morgan.. but i didnt take your advice on starting with a beginner braid and just went for it with this braid! the first inch is a little... odd? haha but i got the hang of it and it looks fantastic! thank you for sharing!
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
I am happy to hear that you decided to take on a challenge and it resulted in success! That's awesome!
@chaznonya4
4 жыл бұрын
Good to hear your success. I've done a lot of native American thread work and I'm gonna try this tonight. Lovely cord work.
@beckyanderson988
4 жыл бұрын
@@MorganDonner ted talks on Pandora are epic .
@aether-elephant
4 жыл бұрын
Me too!! This one's fun!
@telkins3388
4 жыл бұрын
I just did this as my first try at fingerloop braiding (psshhh it was just a *suggestion* not to try this one first) and it turned out perfectly. Currently working on replacing all manner of bodice and doublet ties with various patterns. Only a little obsessed now!
@AndromedaCripps
4 жыл бұрын
Morgan you probably won’t see this comment but my family is currently in lockdown for the Coronavirus and finger loop braiding has been a wonderful distraction!! I even got my mom to do it with me. We do a lot of crafts together but she always gets frustrated, focuses on perfection, and ends up giving up and being more stressed than relaxed 😖. But not this! She actually really got the hang of it and enjoyed it! We made several of the easier braid you made a video on and we made this harder one too! It wasn’t really too bad, actually, I just had to slow down and take my time. With the easier braid we both got into a rhythm and it goes by quite quickly! I even got my mom to listen to historically appropriate music while braiding (I’m a fan a Historical Performance Practice and Early Music)! We jammed out to some John Dowland. Anyway, just wanted to thank you for posting these back when you did. They have given my family some welcome joy, distraction, and time-passing when we need it most. ❤️❤️
@mdempsey7128
5 жыл бұрын
I think that knot with the twine is called a lark’s head knot. 🙂
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome, thank you so much for the info!
@msmolik
5 жыл бұрын
Yes it is. It is also called a cow hitch, or a girth hitch.
@gretah3969
3 жыл бұрын
I've always called it a Prusik knot/hitch, but looking it up it looks like a Prusik is when you loop it multiple times over.
@jodierogers7111
2 жыл бұрын
I always called it a half-hitch knot. I love all the other names… I think it’s used all the time with horse people, and they have fun names for everything ;). Love your videos!
@MB-xw1tu
2 жыл бұрын
@@jodierogers7111 true about horse people. I have some very close friends who are horse people.
@ribanamay3724
5 жыл бұрын
For beginners travellers minimalists or generally everyone who doesn't have that table clamp at home : 1.a big safety pin works just as well when attached to a couch/mattress/worn pair of jeans 2. A doorknob is also a great replacement
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
I've used a doorknob before, but the safety pin to a soft surface one is new to me, that is such a great idea!
@christinegallo4983
5 жыл бұрын
If you’re doing a short enough braid and intend to be sitting the whole time, just use your toe. If you use the extra loop too the braid doesn’t touch your foot, so it’s fine
@thebookwyrmslair6757
3 жыл бұрын
I used to do finger loop braids in high school by pinning them to my jeans and going to town - square braids were the only ones I knew how to do. Lunch breaks and before school went by fast with my hands full. :)
@DannyJane.
Жыл бұрын
I never knew about this kind of finger braiding, but when I went to day camp in the 1950s we made four strand lanyards out of some kind of slippery plastic coated material using box, diamond, and spiral stitches. I've used those methods since on yarn and embroidery floss to make long strands of whatever project I needed.
@margaretparker5450
2 күн бұрын
Duraflex!!@@DannyJane.
@AgentPedestrian
5 жыл бұрын
I wanted to do a quick cord for a spare key and this was the first resource i thought of. I'm proud to say i only made two visible mistakes despite it being my first attempt at finger loop braiding. Three in total. (I used the same color for the middle for lack of a fine contrasting thread. I imagine it made the result more forgiving) I think it helped a lot that i already understand the basics of knitting and crochet as all i had to do was imagine my fingers as knitting needles and doing stitches with them. "Under under running then purl. Switch then purl. Straight stitch across then move down and start over." Now I'm just waiting to regain feeling in my poor index finger tip!
@BDavis-rb6xn
5 жыл бұрын
My curiosity on finger braiding was just peaked the other day. Perfect timing! I definitely can see why that's you're favorite pattern. I may try it now even if it's my first, because there are no rules!
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Lol, I love the ambitious rule-breaking spirit! This braid really isn't too bad, it just has some tricky finger manipulation. If you are on Instagram, take a picture of your braid and tag me, I want to see!
@menagerieoforigamibirds
3 жыл бұрын
I know that this is an old video, but I think I'm going to try this while I recover from getting my wisdom teeth removed. Love the videos!❤
@anniesearle6181
4 жыл бұрын
This seems like it would be a thing that a medieval mum would do with a young daughter so she learns from her mum
@ginnyjollykidd
4 жыл бұрын
Like a lot of fiber arts are passed down that way. But don't be fooled! A number of men also do fiber arts as well!
@ginnyjollykidd
4 жыл бұрын
O, and crochet is not ancient but I think was invented in the past 3 centuries. When yarn was plentiful and within easy reach, crochet grew as a fiber art in its own right.
@SarahBent
4 жыл бұрын
@@ginnyjollykidd a lot of these fiber arts were given to teen boys who were watching sheep or cows.
@stef1lee
4 жыл бұрын
I was lost at the first finger threading through the loop. I did see the palm down video and that was much more my mind speed. This more difficult braid is something to be greatly appreciated.
@lostcause8486
4 жыл бұрын
I will try to work up to this braid but I was blown away by the outfit. I have that dress and that shirt but never thought about wearing them together. Now I see how adorable it looks and will likely wear it some time soon.
@outsideaglass
4 жыл бұрын
Lingthusiasm is my favorite podcast. Has nothing to do with sewing or braiding, but it is very interesting! It's two linguists telling the listeners interesting things about linguistics. Changed my life to learn about conversation styles and may have saved my relationship - turns out Texans like myself and Californians like my partner are conversational opposites! Texans are high involvement and west coasters are high considerate. Totally check the podcast out and start with the one on conversation styles is my recommendation!
@mouseluva
4 жыл бұрын
My favourite podcast is The History of England by David Crowther! Always feels extra appropriate when I'm doing historical sewing too
@johannageisel5390
3 жыл бұрын
I love this pattern. Thank you for sharing this detailed instruction! :) I made this with wool and it grows pretty quickly. Will make a somewhat stretchy band in the end because of the stretchiness of the wool. Little tip: I took a karabiner (you can also take a strip of cloth or leather or a thick string) and used it as a loop for my foot (toes). I attached the braiding loops to this contraption and sat on a chair with my leg up on another thing (a little dresser in my case - doesn't matter). Now I can pull my leg towards me every few loop exchanges and pull the braid tight with my fingers. That's how I can achieve even tension. Because the distance between your outstretched arms and the foot on your stretched leg is rather big, you can use long loops. This is also how I will take such works with me on renaissance faires / medieval festivals where I cannot bring a table and a clamb.
@juliajs1752
Жыл бұрын
Just read about finger looping in Ruth Goodman's "How to be a Tudor". I love that you, of all people I like, have a video about the exact same thing!
@emolorin1070
5 жыл бұрын
Your mushroom necklace is superb!! You explained the braiding process super well, and your visuals were really clear. Thank you :D
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I think you were the only one to have ever noticed my mushroom jewelry! I'm so glad that the video was clear, thanks again!
@lucky_flowey5006
3 ай бұрын
I love this tutorial! It was my first time fingerbraiding (though I've done most other forms of yarn work) and I managed to make a bracelet in 15 minutes with only 1 visible error :D Thank you!! ❤
@adamm.p.299
4 жыл бұрын
I've done both your tutorials and found that my favorite method is to tie the lace to a ruler that I slip betweens the bars of a wooden chair I have at home. I sit on my office chair and wheel my way around to maintain the tension! My final multicolored lace came out even, but quite loose. Thank you for this great tutorial!
@larabella20
5 жыл бұрын
Dressed is an amazing podcast! It’s about fashion history and amazingly wonderful!!
@DeForestRanger
2 жыл бұрын
Wonderfully clear instructions, and I've tried both hand positions and find this one the most comfortable. As with several other braiding/weaving types I do, I use my big toe as an anchor point.
@RRMWildChild
5 жыл бұрын
Oh my wow! I am so not on this level yet. Amazing work!!! Thank you for the tutorial. Hopefully I can eventually get the skills to try this wonderful braid.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
I believe in you! You can do the thing! If you give fingerloop braiding a try, I would love to see a picture!
@silverlightx6
5 жыл бұрын
I used to do this as a kid, but it was called finger weaving. I remember tying the knot to my shoelace to anchor it :)
@laceandbits
4 жыл бұрын
This may or may not have been what you did as a child but the skill known as finger weaving is completely different as you have cut ends and weave single threads through under and over from one side to the other, for the basic work always working in the same direction ie taking the end from side a and leaving it at side b; this gives you diagonal stripes. Once you can do it left to right and right to left, from the centre to the sides and from the sides to the centre, and can cope with a large numbers of ends, this weaving technique can be used to give much more complex results than finger loop braiding (which is braiding or plaiting) and flat, wide bands of textiles. With finger loop braiding you are always limited to the number of loops that can be manipulated.
@sophuzzy
5 жыл бұрын
Tested: Still Untitled - the Adam Savage Project. And, a lot of true crime podcasts during my work days. That's a lovely braid. I'll probably never try it. Enough projects on the kitchen table. But, I really do like the videos about designing and drafting.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Ooo, I love the Tested KZitem videos, I didn't realize they had a podcast too! Thank you!
@silverscapes9628
Жыл бұрын
I watched this video so long ago, but finally tried it out! My braid came out beautifully. Thank you for the awesome tutorial!
@crystalheart9
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, first time I'm seeing finger braiding. That is beautiful. You did a great job showing how this was done.💚🤍❤
@caitlinr.1439
5 жыл бұрын
So I watched this video a while ago while binging through your library and knew I had to try it. I've loved fiber crafts since I was little and they taught us how to make friendship bracelets in girl scouts 💜 I made my first fingerloop braid 2 nights ago using a more basic method and I'm really excited to try this pattern out tonight!
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Go for it! I find loop braiding to be very fun and satisfying!
@ginnyjollykidd
4 жыл бұрын
The bend you used in the extra loop to hold is called A "lark's head and toggle." when you bent the two "eyes" together, it is very similar to a "knot" (actually a bend) used on a scarf to double the scarf and secure it around your neck. It is also the bend you use to make the finger loop for a yo-yo
@merelha5930
9 ай бұрын
Some random extra information. In Dutch it's called a draaksteek (draaak = dragon, steek = stitch/thrust), koesteek (koe = cow) or leeuwerikskop (leeuwerik = lark kop = impolite word for head, head of an animal or the top of something), the last one is a direct translation from the French name and I guess also related to the English name?
@maleahlock
3 жыл бұрын
I have just pottered out to my workshop and nailed a row of nails in a bit of heavy wood scrap so I can just pop the loops over the nails when I need a break. Very important when one's family is sporadic :-)
@lisez4600
3 жыл бұрын
good idea, thank you.
@Ventuswill
4 жыл бұрын
I learned how to braid like this as a kid from a friendship bracelet kit! It’s exciting to learn that finger loop braiding has a longer history than I thought and since it’s almost 1am I can’t think of a better time to break out some embroidery floss and get started.
@sandywheeler7142
4 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU so much. This made Fingerloop braiding a whole lot more understandable. Love your classes.
@stillhuntre55
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for introducing me to this craft! My repetitive strain injury has deprived my of my crochet - something that I was really enjoying taking to the next level of complexity. This looks like something I could do with all my crochet thread!
@MB-xw1tu
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what I thought when I watched a newer version of this. 8 years ago I started developing inflammatory arthritis and that was the end of knitting and crocheting for me (holding on to needles requires closing a fist much more than this technique does). Of course I found this at the same time I found a doctor able to diagnose and start medication that may help quite a bit. So maybe I will be able to do all sorts of things again. But if not I can do this!
@JelMain
2 жыл бұрын
I needed this for a bookbinding course at the British Library a week back. Drat!
@goddesofwolves
5 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite new podcasts is an interesting one called “ Death in the Afternoon “. It’s covers and talks about some things that has happened and how it was handled.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Ooo, interesting name, thank you for the suggestion!
@taxsylrc1598
3 жыл бұрын
I attempted this and another braid tutorial you made. I had fun! Recommend this for people who need to fiddle with things
@Ladylounr12
5 жыл бұрын
I can't stop braiding! I did fingerlooping before but this one is my very favourite one! Already made five of those! 😊
@Sharleenation
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video ! I LOVE handbraiding (and I do it often and kind of everywhere) so I was really happy to learn a new style. :)
@darleenharrigan60
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the two lessons. I will practice with the 5 loop method. Then, if it works out well I will have to figure out what I will do with the braid.
@TorchwoodPandP
5 жыл бұрын
The knot you use is called a Lark's head. (No idea why). Thank You Thank You Thank You for reminding me of that book! And great work explaining a rather complet braid!
@TheMagnoliaWitch
2 жыл бұрын
If you like mysteries, I'm really fond of the Mrs Pollifax series by Dorothy Gillman and the Cat Who series by Lillian Jackson Braun. Both series have audiobook adaptions (and have for twenty years, these aren't really *new*) and have served me well on long car trips and sewing projects before KZitem dragged me down a hole. XD
@maxomai2129
Жыл бұрын
These are the only two audiobook series i own - Barbara Rosenblat and George Guidall are fabulous voice artists that bring the stories to life.
@kittymalcolm7791
5 жыл бұрын
i love every one of your videos! i want to do this as a trim for my next costume!!
@reycroucher7473
4 жыл бұрын
i gave this a shot to learn for an original practice zine i'm working on and it turned out really well!!! your instructions were super easy for me to follow and I love it so much that i'm going to be making much more!!
@Just_Sara
2 жыл бұрын
You can make essentially a fan out of popsicle sticks, with a string or something tying the bases together, and fan them out on top to hold your strings. I have mine labeled for which loop is on which stick and everything! makes finger loop braiding very portable as well.
@MeganDinerman
4 жыл бұрын
I’m late to this party, but a good podcast is “Myths And Legends” by Jason Weiser. He retells myths and legends from a variety of cultures and countries in modern English. Enormously entertaining.
@jacquelinewatson8383
5 жыл бұрын
Very pretty! Maybe a new hobby on the horizon, or at least a trial run with leftover string I have. Always enjoy your KZitem videos!
@ashenwalls3558
Жыл бұрын
This one is so pretty! I'm going to practice it a bit because i think it would make a perfect handfasting cord. :)
@feleciaeverett1799
4 жыл бұрын
I prefer the finger down method you show. I'm trying to figure out if this pattern can be done using the down technique
@nozhena
3 жыл бұрын
Had any success with it yet? :)
@ToastAndJellyfish
4 жыл бұрын
That mushroom necklace, it's so cute! Just arrived from your latest video on fingerloop braiding. This is such a gorgeous braid but you're right, I think I'll work, oh, maybe a few dozen yards of the starter stuff before going anywhere near it!
@Lilithofeden1
2 жыл бұрын
I love your stuff your awesome! There's a level of intelligence that comes with some people and they already know the tricks to make things work and they know how everything works not just one thing some people are like unicorns and they're very rare you're my friend are a unicorn!
@sierratofelt3408
5 жыл бұрын
How much longer do your loops need to be than a given finished length?
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Great question! I wish I had thought to measure, but in general you want to give your self several inches extra beyond your needed length. When you are cutting out your strings, A good rule of thumb is to cut 3x the length you'll need. Each string gets folded in half to form a loop, and that way you have lots of extra built in.
@Hitsugix
4 жыл бұрын
The resulting braid reminds me of the ones that are made using the Japanese kumihimo technique, which also started as a form of finger loop braiding before it was done with the disks. It's interesting how people from different time periods and parts of the world can have similar ideas about creating decorative details for their clothing or accessories.
@marthachampagne316
5 жыл бұрын
whenever i do braiding or macrame i just hold the end clamped between my feet. it lets me adjust the tension quickly and just seems to let me do things easier.
@gonnermleggies4813
4 жыл бұрын
Hey I do this too except I loop around my feeties and as I get farther, I can straighten my legs out more. It's way easier for me to do it that way.
@SolsGarage
3 жыл бұрын
In Defense of Plants is a wonderful podcast! Cartalk is also a blast, though I don't think that's technically a podcast.
@johncampbell2330
4 жыл бұрын
Great podcast is hard core history by Dan Carlin
@Alchemy818.
3 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite podcasts is Welcome to Night Vale. It’s so weird but also it gets normalized I guess and then all of the normalization is thrown out the window and it’s just a lot of fun to listen to.
@greatauntlizbethg9137
4 жыл бұрын
What lovely clear instructions. I went from this aint my first rodeo tho i dont do this exact kind of thing, to oh, maybe i need to do a beginner braid, to oh, i reckon i could do this. Not that i need a new project right now.
@cke5986
4 жыл бұрын
this braid is so pretty... I wanna do at least one! later :D your outfits and hairdo's are wonderful. fits the medieval theme well. I appreciate the extra work to look medieval!
@AdirondackRuby
5 жыл бұрын
I'd love to try this, but I just know I'd lose my temper too fast (I'm such a perfectionist!), so I'll just launch off into a KZitem Loop of watching other people make pretty braids.
@juliakatarina8262
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing this technique, I really want to try it out.
@juliakatarina8262
5 жыл бұрын
Update one hour later: I immediately tried it out and I am very happy about the resulting braid. I am a beginner, but it totally worked for me, because you explained the pattern very detailed. Thanks!
@kristinangela7535
5 жыл бұрын
This is so easy and fun! I learned this when I was young but we use our pinky to do the weaving.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Very cool! There are so many fingerloop patterns out there, I but there are some that draw loops using the pinky!
@allyspock
4 жыл бұрын
great pattern, and really easy to follow along. thanks for making this!
@innahaapa1314
5 жыл бұрын
Here in Tube there's a channel called loopbraider. Excellent tutorials from beginners to advanced loopbraiders.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Yep! They are awesome!
@suesaurischia7237
5 жыл бұрын
I don't know if that damask print thing you are wearing is a vest or like a jumper. But I needs it. Audiobooks: -The great beanie baby bubble. (Sounds weird but it is surprisingly good) -i'll be gone in the dark, one women's obsessive search for the golden state killer Podcasts: -My favorite murder -Last podcast on the left I am a touch of a true crime junkie.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the recommendations! The dress I am wearing was a thrift store find, I am very fond of it!
@daraw3149
2 жыл бұрын
i loop my far end around my toe/foot and flex my foot up when tightening after the transfer, helps get the far end tighter b/c you can bring it nearer!
@elizabethbowes3547
4 жыл бұрын
Because my surname is Bowes, with my ancestors coming to Canada from northern England, I feel it is my duty to learn this technique!
@qltygrl3187
4 жыл бұрын
Could you do this braid with palms down like another video you have?
@Dunkelwald_
5 жыл бұрын
your name sowhow fits amazingly good with the medival times. at least for a german name. "donner" means "thunder" in german (i guess you already knew that). very interesting video, btw!
@EmeraldVideosNL
4 жыл бұрын
And in French 'donner' is the verb 'to give'. Also very appropriate for Morgan who gives us so many good examples/tips and enjoyment with her creations.
@robinskyemckenzie5448
5 жыл бұрын
Welcome to Night Vale is a great podcast
@librarychair
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for making this video - I hadn't scoured the internet for new info on fingerloop braiding since about 2008, and it turns out there's a lot more info now! I'll definitely be trying this pattern soon. As for podcasts, I can wholeheartedly reccommend Oh No Ross And Carrie - it's an investigative show where they go and try out fringe science and religious groups to see what they are like. They generally handle things respectfully and critically. Also Death In The Afternoon, SciShow Tangents, and The Magnus Archives (if you like horror)
@LoriSews
4 жыл бұрын
Very good instructions and very clear!
@darciemerriweather1206
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, love this, thank you for a new craft to try
@cloeshmoroz4512
4 жыл бұрын
I came over from Bernadette's video where she recommended you :) I attempted to do the 5 strand braid she showed with some random thread I had lying around but It was so fuzzy and not smooth that I just couldn't tighten it properly ! Still a pretty result but, well, not regular...to try again !
@franciscamoreno4522
5 жыл бұрын
That looks a lot like kumihimo on a Takadai! :D even the braid is similar
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
I have a number of friends that do kumihimo, and you are right, the braids that you can achieve are very similar!
@meganlutz6306
4 жыл бұрын
I will definitely be trying this great video!
@MoniqueAO888
4 жыл бұрын
Great video...this kind of weaving reminds me of japanese Kumihimo...it seems that different cultures had similar ideas...greetings from Germany :-)
@janisi9262
4 жыл бұрын
I know it's only tangentially related, but when I made friendship bracelets, I would use a safety pin to pin the beginning of the bracelet to the knee of my pants. This worked best when wearing thicker pants, like jeans, but thin or stretchy pants will work as well. You might want to be a bit more gentle with pulling on your thread while wearing thinner pants so you don't damage your pants.
@bunhelsingslegacy3549
4 жыл бұрын
This was a lot of fun! Though being left handed, I may end up switching, as my right pinkie dropped the loop a LOT cause it doesn't like to move independently from the ring finger on that hand :)
@CottageTales
4 жыл бұрын
In case you don't know it yet: Revolutions podcast by Mike Dunkan is on Spotify. Brilliantly and quite humorously done.
@foxxiangel6384
4 жыл бұрын
ur necklace is SO CUTE
@madkat541
3 жыл бұрын
So once we’ve finished the braid do we leave the ends loose or knot the end?
@J_Gamble
4 жыл бұрын
This is beautiful. Thanks for showing us. Funny, I was understanding the instructions more BEFORE you switched to ABCD... :)
@professordolphin9308
4 жыл бұрын
The knot you used to secure the strings to the table, is precisely the kind of knot you use to securely attache your kite to the strings you want in that moment.😂
@MsKatastrophenBarbie
4 жыл бұрын
If you are still on the lookout for Podcasts please check out the Love to sew podcast. I really enjoy it in my commute to work.
@psalm91rdwlkfpgrl
5 жыл бұрын
I need a mushroom necklace like what you're wearing at the beginning xD
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
I think I got it (and a few other mushroom necklaces) from Etsy! All sorts of super cute necklaces there!
@psalm91rdwlkfpgrl
5 жыл бұрын
Sweet, thanks! :D
@GaiaCarney
Жыл бұрын
Beautiful 🌸
@nadajaklic3069
5 жыл бұрын
you carefully describe the moves but I can see why you don't recommend this for first-timers. this would make some colorful shoe laces!
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Conventionally, the round and square 5 strand braids (linked in description) are usually taught to people first, and then this braid builds upon the steps already taught in the 5 strand versions. It's not too bad, maybe a medium level, if fingerlooping had difficulty ratings.
@nadajaklic3069
5 жыл бұрын
@@MorganDonner ♡
@katphyre
5 жыл бұрын
I've never tried finger braiding though I've seen some cool projects on you tube. I do similar cords using kumihimo. My favorite podcast right now is Criminal. It looks at odd aspects of a crime and not really the victim or perpetrator. Like an owl attacked a womans head but her husband got the blame. It's interesting how they figured out what really happened.
@jenniferandrew3373
4 жыл бұрын
That is a lark's head knot. We use them all of the time in the weaving world.
@1Bibliotech
5 жыл бұрын
The holding loop is a larks head knot. Used extensively in weaving.
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info!
@davidsteinfeld9123
2 жыл бұрын
yes midevel art is all to kool I like this idea will you think it will work with copper wire like let's say 18 guage ??
@TheProjectNICE
5 жыл бұрын
What type of string would you recommend using for these braids?
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
I often use embroidery floss, it's much thicker than sewing thread, but not so fuzzy as yarn!
@suzannecooke2055
5 жыл бұрын
I've made some beautiful braids with silk buttonhole twist.
@sekhmetsaes
3 жыл бұрын
*insert shook face here* ...this is a stunner for me, I was taught fingerloop braiding at summer camp for making friendship bracelets. I had no idea it was A Thing.
@thecornerplot7917
2 жыл бұрын
How do you make a longer braid (without obviously starting with yards of cord)? Can you join it as you go or is it a case of knotting it? And how would you seal the ends without superglue or etc?
@tg4941
2 жыл бұрын
Would you do this again with the reverse hands down technique? So interesting. Thanks.
@scootermom1791
9 ай бұрын
For some reason, this reminds me of the "cat's cradle" game kids play with strings. 🙂
@MischievousPixi
5 жыл бұрын
This is such a fun braid! Also I love your dress so much! Did you make it?
@grantsy
5 жыл бұрын
Have you ever used something like beeswax to keep doubled up threads together while fingerbraiding? If yes, would you recommend it for beginners?
@MorganDonner
5 жыл бұрын
I have, although I have a tendency to over-do it and end up with way too much wax in the project 😜. If you keep it light, then I think beeswax is a great addition!
@niccolealdrich4890
2 жыл бұрын
I wonder if there is a way to shorten your working loops with some sort of bobbin? This might help keep a better consistency throughout the project. 🤔🤔
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