How to weave medieval cords for trimming, bracelets or necklaces.

Step 4 Finishing

Finishing is as easy as starting - when your cord is as long as you want, you simply tie another knot.

If your cord is intended to be a bracelet or neck-thong, then double-tie the finishing knot. It can then be threaded through the starting loop as a simple catch.

You can, if you want, tie the knot, thread a large bead onto the remaining strands and tie a second knot to keep the bead on, then thread the bead through the loop.

It's up to you, really - be creative.

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Finally, I have just discovered that this exact braid has been presented before, in a video by Mangetout. Sorry for stealing your thunder, Mangetout.

Comments

[SirBrittanicvs]

Any idea what the multiplier should be for longer strands?

i.e.: Amount of string = x final length

[seaspritejewels]

3 time the finished lenght is adverage

[Kiteman]

If you're using the same colour for all your strands, you need about 65 feet of string to make a six-foot length of braid for your sling.

[kaylaangelkisses]

that about 6 feet and one sithed for one foot,if you want to be tecnecal

[kaylaangelkisses]

right now i am working on a 8 cord,bt i am going to try it soon=D

[lint66]

Here is the one i made

[greenmona011]

i REALLY like the patter on yours. How many strings of each color did you use?

[Kiteman]

Very nice!

[ScubaaSteeve]

Could I add beads?

[Kiteman]

Of course you can - be as creative as you like!

(Post pictures of your finished work?)

[jisforjibbs]

AWESOME!

[JonesForRevival]

Cool post! Looks like fun!

[Kiteman]

It's a nice way to while away an evening.

[insane maniac]

will the effect be the same if you use other materials, such as string, instead of yarn?

[Kiteman]

Yes - it will just end up thicker.

[insane maniac]

ok thanks

[clairens]

it is funny, that I learned how to make this this summer, only without using any additional things, and with 2 strings, only using your fingers. i couldn't write down the technique, maybe I could show it, but it is not so difficult to make. but it is a good thing that it can be done this way as well, and the outcome is totally the same. i will try this method as well, for sure. thanks for posting it!

[Kiteman]

You should post it! This only shows two colours because I like those two colours - other people make every strand a different colour.

[rudycoaltrain]

This is wonderful. Thank you.

[Kiteman]

You're welcome.

[HippieAdrien]

this is really cool and simple. thanks, man

[Kiteman]

You're welcome.