What is a lucet braiding tool?

A lucet is a tool used in cordmaking or braiding which dates back to the Vikings. Lucet cord is slightly square and a little springy. It is formed by a series of loops, like spool knitting. Unlike other braiding techniques, lucet braids can be created without pre-measuring threads and so is suited for very long cords!

What is a lucet fork used for?

A lucet fork is also known as a knitting fork and is a tool used in cord making and braiding. The lucet fork has been used for generations dating back to Viking and Medieval periods. The lucet cord is created by making loop-like knots that won’t unravel when cut.

How do you use a lucet braiding tool?

How Did They Do That? Lucet Braid

1. Step 1: Pass the end of the yarn through the hole in a lucet tool from back to front.
2. Step 2: Pass the lower right-hand loop up over the upper strand.
3. Step 3: Repeat the same move as in Figure 2, slipping the right-hand loop up over the upper strand.

What is a Lucet and what is it used for?

Made o A Lucet is a tool that has been used in braiding, plaiting, decorative rope work, and cord making for hundreds of years. Braiding is a technique used to form a pattern by intertwining three or more strands of a flexible material.

What do you use to make Lucet cord?

The lucet cord is created by making loop-like knots that won’t unravel when cut. It’s an easy and quick way to knit a cord that can be used for many purposes. Use various materials to knit a cord. I used Brava bulky weight and Wool of the Andes worsted yarn to make cords of various thicknesses. Purchase yarn from WeCrochet.

What’s the best way to use a lucet fork?

Turn the fork again to the left and repeat pulling the first loop over the top loop. Give the tail a tug that’s pulling through the hole as you go. Continue making the cord as long as you want. When finished, cut yarn. Remove loops from the fork and pull the tail through each loop and pull to tighten.

Where did the tradition of making lucets come from?

Wooden lucets date back to the 16th century, and evidence exists of possible lucets made of bone or antler dating back to the times of the Vikings. The cord made on a lucet is sturdy and, when made in different colors, decorative. The craft is fun to learn and simple enough for a child.