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 😊
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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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...
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
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😹😹😹
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.
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.
+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!
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
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?).
@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.
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?
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!
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 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?
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. :)
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.
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?
@cherrypizza In a way, yes, I suppose so. On a tiny lucet, you wouldn't use a heavy yarn. That said, it would depend more on the thickness of the yarn than the size of the lucet. On the lucets I used in the video, I've used worsted weight yarn, but I've also used dk weight yarn and embroidery floss. Obviously, the cord were of varying thicknesses.
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 =(
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.
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 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 😊
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.
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!
The idea flows so well with the beautiful medieval simple tones
Wonderful music. Clear directions. Close camera work. Outstanding tutorial 🙂
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!
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!
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 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
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
Lovely baroque violin too. Not often you hear nice music on RUclips.
I do see the music credited.....at the very end.... the Swedish musicians Erik Ask-Upmark and Anna Rynefors - known as "Dråm" . Beautiful~~
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.
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 did this a lot as a kid ... my mom taught me, good to see it here, congratulations
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.
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!
a really well producedand instructional video. Thank you
Thnku so much for clear instructions @ the camera was spot on so it was easy to follow. 👌and i loved the music
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...
Reminds me of French spool knitting just with two prongs instead of 4
I had never heard of this, this is wonderful Ev, thanks so much for the tutorial.
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
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 :)
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
i never herd of lucet till now and i think i am going to get one
I have one of those, made by my grandfathers mothers grandfather. Now I know how to use it. Thank you!
How is this technique superior to braiding or the single-strand slipknot cordage?
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.
@muh1h1 Basically it's an ancient way of making cords for all kinds of purposes... corset laces, shoe laces, drawstrings for bags...
Thank you! I just got a lucet, and this was really helpful!
amazing! I never even knew such a thing existed! Thanks for uploading, i will be on the lookout for a lucet now.
I think it was beautifully displayed and done...
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.
Beautifully done and EASY to follow! Thank you!
yay for people helping to keep traditional crafts alive! brilliant stuff :)
@Julieta9912 You're very welcome! I'm glad you were able to have one made.
Never seen this technique before... I love it!! tysm for sharing this video!
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.
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!
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
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?).
Neat!! Great way to make cord for all sorts of handicrafts where it is needed. Where can this tool be obtained please?
So, it's kind of like knitting but with only one loop, right?
Two loops.
Many thanks for a very clear video.
I love the Swedish nyckelharpa music!! Together, Anna Rynefors and Erik Ask Upmark are known as Dråm.
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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omg ! i have never seen that tool ! i love what u can do with it ! and i love ur video . thanks for showing :)
So simple but so effective! Thank you for sharing. Where can I purchase a Lucet tool please?
Thank you, bright, nice, easy to follow video. I think I have it now.
So its like macrame, but the whole thing is one continuous knot, like nalbinding or crochet
@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.
I would have liked more verbal instruction with the visual. Also, what if I wanted to incorperate different yarns, is that possible?
I've credited the artist at the very end of the video. I found it through Magnatunes.
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)
useful intro and llovely music - would u mind telling me what it is?
Plus, with fingers you can use more yarns at once, which would probably be too difficult, if not impossible using that tool.
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?
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!
Many thanks for this video. Loved the music!
@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.
Tenes las medidas del trenzador para hacerlo?.Gracias.
Those of you who have done this, what types of things do you use the resulting cable for?
what an interesting and beautiful job!!! thank you!!!!
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!
Extremely cool!! I love all things Scandinavia/Vikings! Thank you!!!
In this case, yes. You could probably do this with other kinds of string as well.
I would like to know the title and artist as this is one of my favorite types of Irish/Classical music.
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?
maybe my phone is different... I am able to see clearly what you are doing. thanks for the post
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
awesome my mom bought one for me and my sister when she went to england i still have it
lovely music, whats the title of the song?
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.
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?
It's in the final credits at the end of the video.
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....
@cherrypizza In a way, yes, I suppose so. On a tiny lucet, you wouldn't use a heavy yarn. That said, it would depend more on the thickness of the yarn than the size of the lucet. On the lucets I used in the video, I've used worsted weight yarn, but I've also used dk weight yarn and embroidery floss. Obviously, the cord were of varying thicknesses.
how do you make one, cause if i want to make something, my mom only buys the yarn
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 =(
Love the video, love the music.
I know there's more to it. As you say, my video is the very basic. My intention was just that, to show the basics.
Fun just to have the ole tool in different sizes. One can see this done at Renaissance Faires.
Thank you so much! You're very kind.
your voice is very elegant
I loved the music -- although i see no credit for it, i am guessing it is nyckelharpa music?!
the CD is Dram
Waar kan ik een breivork kopen
This was great thanks!
Excellent - thanks
This is so cool!
it reminds me of how hairpin lace crochet is done.
@Purly Why not?!
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.
Je n'ai pas bien compris à quoi servait cet objet. De plus, je n'ai pas trouvé d'explications en français. Dommage !!!
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.
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 !
exactly like finger knitting except only two fingers