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24th November 18, 02:00 AM
#5
Originally Posted by Tobus
I do like that, figheadair. But the time spent to braid those would be ...daunting, to say the least. I'm curious as to the method used to gather them so far apart without having loose threads near the base, or starting to curl the cloth between plaits.
If I had this to do all over again, I would definitely put more threads in each completed strand to make them larger/heavier and reduce the number. When I look at photos and portraits of other fringed plaids, they do seem to be larger diameter.
I've always done my fringes this way and never had an issue. I find putting a heavy weight on the cloth near the loose ends means that I can pull down away from the cloth.
I start by separating three equal bands/groups of threads, hold one in between each thumbs and forefinger and the third tucked in the crook of my pinky (little finger). It’s then simply a case of plaiting, like hair, and then finishing with an over-hand knot.
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