Loop Braiding

[new- I just added text instructions for a more complex kute-uchi braid—called Genji Uchi—at the bottom of this post.]

Here’s a rather slap-dash post to announce two things—1 is that I recently made a couple of video tutorials on kute-uchi braiding (a Japanese hand-held loop braiding technique). I  really wanted to finish up a Readers’ Gallery post and get that posted first, but it just ain’t done yet! Whereas these videos got dashed out in a hurry in answer to a video request, and they ARE done.

The other thing is my (tentative) new blog format—more about that below. Any feedback on this change is welcome—I am not wedded to this format, but certain things about it do seem better than the old one…

Here are the 2 new videos, each demoing one basic Kute-uchi move:

(these were video requests from Petr in the Czech Repuplic! He is very interested in both Kute-uchi and Kumihimo braiding—has now acquired plans for a marudai and is building it himself.)

The  “Inside-Through” move, making a 5-loop braid

Below is a video demonstrating the  “Outside-Around” move, also making a 5-loop braid Continue reading →