So I've made one of these before and decided to give it another go with smaller cord. I like the end product much better with the 3/32(2.4mm) cord. I did as before and patched in a different color for the half hitching for some contrast. I used a fid and lacing needle I made to assist with the weaving as it gets tough towards the end space wise.
Start out with a rubber band, a marker and a twelve foot section of 3/32(2.4mm)cord. Rubber band the marker and string
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Make the turn back towards the bottom continuing forward under over, top to bottom around the lighter. |
At the bottom go over two and under one to lock the last weave in and begin to hitch the bottom closed. |
Moving to the right in between the weave go over the bottom cord and behind creating a loop known as a hitch as shown. |
Continue the hitch that will spiral towards the center |
Use a overhand knot as a stopper snip the excess cord and tuck the knot into the hitching to finish. Shown below is the alternate finish. |
Pass behind the hitching and out the other side as shown |
Before locking in last vertical weave snip the end leaving some excess. More than I did is advisable as this was too short and a bit of a pain to work with. |
Using a standard thread and needle sew the two different cords together. |
Hitch the bottom closed as before and pass behind and overhand to finish. |
Nicely done! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Stormdrane! That means a lot coming from you, I really enjoy all of your work. Have a good day!
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