Weaving a round rope. A simple way to weave a leather cord. Do-it-yourself braided cord “Pleteshok”

For one heart you will need:

2 pairs of laces (white and red or white and blue) 1-1.2 m long;
transparent glue “Moment” and a toothpick;
ring or chain for a keychain.

First, a little theory for those who are not familiar with this technique.

Round or square weaving is done with 2 cords (preferably different color), which at the beginning of work place a cross on a cross, resulting in 4 ends.

Round weaving of 4 cords (made in a circle at each end in turn).

1 . Place two long cords on top of each other crosswise. Place the top end of the cord (A) down to the right end (B), forming a loop.
2 . Place the right end of the cord (B) to the left, to the lower end (C).
3 . Move the lower end of the cord (B) up to the left end (D).
4 . Move the left end of the cord (D) to the right and thread it into the loop formed by the upper end (A) - the cords are secured in a “lock”.
5 . Tighten all four ends tightly and repeat steps 1-5 until desired length is achieved. The result is a circular weave with alternating colors in a spiral.

Square weaving of 4 cords (first done with two cords of the same color, then with two cords of a different color).

1 . Place the cords in a cross pattern. Place the top end of the cord (A) down, forming a loop.
2 . Move the lower end of the cord (B) up, forming a loop.
3 . Move the right end of the cord (B) to the left and thread it into the loop formed by end B.
4 . Move the left end of the cord (D) to the right and thread it into the loop formed by end A - the cords are secured in a “lock”.
5 . Tighten all four ends tightly and repeat steps 1-5 until desired length is achieved. The result is a plexus square shape with edges alternating in color.

To begin with, you can practice weaving this way by making these cute keychains. Before you start braiding, do elementary node With loop For hanging.

1 . Fold the cords in half.
2 . Lay one cord around the other and make a knot.
3 . Pull the knot tightly to create a hanging loop.
4 . Now turn the workpiece with the loop upside down and, placing the 4 ends of the cords crosswise, continue weaving in a round or square manner.

Having completed the last row, close up ends cords in one of the following ways.

Keychain with tassel: Without tightening the cords of the last row, pass each end in a circle under the next cord into the center of the braid. Then tighten all ends thoroughly.

Keychain with a blunt end: tighten the last row tightly and trim the ends of the braid nail scissors. Carefully melt the ends of the cords or lubricate them with “Moment” transparent glue using a toothpick and hide them inside the braid. There is no need to melt the ends of plastic cords.

In the same way, you can learn to weave from 3 cords (6 ends).

Round weave of 6 cords They are performed on the same principle as round weaving of 4 cords: one cord is alternately transferred to another, and the last one is threaded into the loop formed by the initial cord. In this way, all ends of the cords are secured in a “lock”. Tighten all six ends tightly. Repeat this pattern until the required length of the product.

Rectangular weave of 6 cords- this is an extended square weave of 4 cords:

1 . Place the upper ends of the 2 cords (A and B) down so that they lie to the left of the corresponding lower ends (C and D).
2 . Move the lower ends up so that they lie to the right of the folded ends of the cords.
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4 . Thread the left end (E) in the same way.
5 . Tighten all six ends tightly. Complete the next cell in the same way, starting from the bottom ends. Repeat steps 1-5 (alternating the beginning of weaving with the upper and lower ends to the required length of the product.

In addition, the additional number of ends allows you to perform spiral weaving(it looks like a round one, but it also twists into a spiral).

1 . Place the upper ends of the 2 cords (A and B) down so that they lie to the right of the corresponding lower ends (C and D).
2 . Move the lower ends up so that they lie to the left of the folded ends of the cords.
3 . Pass the right end (D) over the 1st loop into the 2nd loop. Then, passing over the 3rd loop, thread it into the 4th.
4 . Thread the left end (E) in the same way.
5 . Tighten all six ends tightly. Repeat steps 1-5 (all the time moving the top ends to the right). The result is a twisted weave with alternating colors in a spiral.

So, if you are not deterred by these difficulties and you have mastered the principles of weaving, then let’s return to our souvenirs. Briefly, the sequence of performing the heart will be as follows:

1) first, using a square weave of 4 cords, we will make the sharp tip of the heart;

2) then use a square or round weave of 4 cords to weave each half separately;

3) after this, we connect the ends, bending them in the shape of a heart, and weave them together with a square weave.

And now in more detail:

1-2 . The beginning of a heart (both blue and red) is done in the same way: first you need to weave 2 cells with a square weave of 4 cords.

2-3 . Now at the bottom the heart should expand and split into 2 halves. To extend the weave in the middle, place an additional lace and braid the ends with a square weave.

4 . And then tighten it.

5-8. Braid the resulting 6 ends together (rectangular weave):

Alternately place the top ends down and the bottom ends up;

Intertwine them with the right and left ends;

Tighten the entire weave.

And once again these actions are in the picture, so as not to return to the beginning of the text:

9-11. Since each half needs to be woven with 4 ends, and we only have 6 so far, add another lace of a different color in the same way and braid the cell with a rectangular weave.

Beautiful cord in 1 minute from any thread

This cord of thread will be useful everywhere - as ties for children's clothes, home decoration, tying a gift instead of a ribbon, hanging a craft on the wall.

It is made quickly and easily from any thread, and this is its advantage, although compared to other braided cords, such a twisted cord is slightly less durable.

You can make a lace from just two threads or as thick as a finger or more, and the threads can be taken from sewing bobbins and thick yarn. You can mix threads different colors. It is especially convenient to make a lace from floss threads if you need to choose a specific color.

So, let's take the threads and cut them about 2.5 times longer than we need the cord (this is with a margin). The more twisted the threads themselves are, the tighter the lace will be.

In order for the lace of threads to be smooth and beautiful, the threads need to be aligned, for example, with a comb (1, 2). After alignment, tie knots at the ends of the bundle of threads (optional) (3).

We secure one end (hold it with one hand, or let an assistant hold it, or secure it with a clothespin), and twist the other end of the bundle of threads (4). If you need a cord of thread no longer than your arm span, then you can do without an assistant. It is better to twist in the same direction in which the fibers of the threads themselves are twisted, usually clockwise (5). If you are making a long cord, you can tie a bunch of thread to a drill, and then the cord will twist in a matter of seconds.

When twisting, be sure to keep the threads taut. It is better to twist it tighter, but so that the bundle of threads remains even (6).

Now we hold one end with one hand and find the middle with the other (7). Or, if the cord of thread is long, we fasten one end, and you or an assistant find the middle.

Fold in half, keeping the threads taut all the time. We fasten or firmly hold the ends of the threads with our hands (8).

Now we carefully begin to release the cord from the middle - it twists itself! (9)

Be sure to secure the end of the cord with a knot or tie it with a thread (11), otherwise it will simply unwind back. And if you need to shorten a twisted cord of thread, do not forget to secure the cord from unraveling before taking the scissors.

And even faster you get a twisted cord using this interesting device: you tie the threads, twist the handle and get a finished cord of the required length.

children really like this “toy”, with the help of which they transfer kilometers of mother’s yarn to cords

And further:

if you take threads of different colors, the twisted cord looks like melange (in my photo it’s gray and pink)
If you need to make a two-color cord so that separate bundles of threads of different colors are intertwined, then you need to take two bundles of threads of the same thickness, but different colors. Tie them in a knot and then twist them as if it were a solid bundle of threads, and the middle of the bundle will be a knot. Twist, fold in half, holding the middle knot, and the two-color lace is ready.
It is not necessary to fold the twisted threads exactly in half for them to twist into a lace. You can fold it three times or even more, try it, you just need a little sleight of hand. But the cord is obtained with more frequent turns and is denser.

Today I want to tell you about something useful: about weaving cords and laces, which are absolutely necessary for the design and decoration of our creations, with five different ways. You all know one of them for sure, but the rest may still be unknown to someone, which means I didn’t start this post in vain :).

What inspired me to write this post was the purchase of a “technically complex engineering device for weaving cords" :). I looked at it in the store for months and still couldn’t figure out what it was... The strange face depicted in it was especially alarming... :)

It turned out that with the help of this contraption you can quickly weave a very interesting cord (the contraption, by the way, can easily be made from improvised materials, but more on that below). With this device we will weave only one lace, for the other four you will only need your fingers :).

Method one: two-color cord- not difficult, but the result is amazing! The cord turns out to be round, dense, and very effective. It is woven from four threads in two colors. In my opinion, the perfect cord for keychains, phone cases, and anything else that needs to be hung. It is worth weaving from fairly thick threads. If you use floss, then for one thread of cord you need to fold at least 2-3 skeins. A small difficulty is that, at first, you have to really concentrate to remember which thread to intertwine where and there are sorely not enough fingers to hold the threads, although there seem to be only four of them :). But after the first five centimeters the cord becomes lighter, and after ten you don’t want to stop :). In the photo: the first cord is woven from floss (one strand of cord is equal to two skeins of floss), the second is from thick woolen threads, the third is from floss (one strand of cord is equal to four skeins of floss), the fourth is from thin satin ribbons(why not? :)).

So, let's weave. Take two threads of one color (light) and two threads of a different color (dark). We tie them together and secure them to something (I just put the loop on a pencil standing in a heavy stand). We place the threads like this: one dark in front, the second dark in the back, one light on the left, the second light on the right (photo 1). We twist the dark threads (switch places) counterclockwise. Then we intertwine the light threads clockwise. At the same time, we hold the dark threads as before in front and behind, that is, we intertwine the light threads between the dark ones (photo 2). Then we intertwine the dark threads again, holding the light threads on the right and left. And so on. You'll stop getting confused after about five centimeters.

Method two: two-color spiral cord- the weaving method is similar to the first, but the result is completely different. It's easy to do, especially if you've already mastered the previous method. The cord is twisted, thicker and more elastic. The scope of application is the same as that of the first cord. The number of threads and the starting position are the same. Only instead of interlacing the threads, as in the previous version, we tie the threads with a regular knot. First dark (between light threads), then light threads (between dark ones), then dark again. And so on. During weaving, the cord gradually twists. In the photo: the first cord is woven from floss (one thread of the cord is equal to two skeins of floss), the second is from thick woolen threads. A floss cord looks much more interesting and neat.

Method three: “knitted” cord- the most complex, since it requires that very “technically complex device” :). This miracle of engineering is a wooden block with a hole and four staples (I was thinking that it could be shown in some kind of intellectual program like “what? where? when?” and ask the question “what is this?”, I’m almost sure that no one will give an answer :)). So, you can buy a device (for example, Prym, like mine), or you can make it yourself, just by driving these very staples into a wooden reel (surely, husbands can easily cope with this), or you can not have staples, but just nails (with You can do this without your husband), but removing the loops will be a little more difficult. You will also need a hook or knitting needle to hook these loops. The cord turns out to be round, hollow inside, as if knitted. Those in the photo are woven from floss one skein thick, the orange cord is made from thin woolen threads. If you take thick threads, the cord will be dense. I read that even bag handles are woven this way, using, of course, the appropriate threads for weaving.

So, let's weave. We pass the end of the thread through the hole (we will periodically tighten the loops of our cord from below using this thread) and wind the working thread around all four staples (photos 1-2). We place the working thread in front of the first staple (photo 3), grab the loop with a knitting needle (photo 4) and throw it over the working thread and through the staple (inside). In this case, the working thread forms a new loop (photo 5). We do the same with the next loop and so on in a circle. Periodically we pull the thread sticking out of the hole in our device, thereby tightening the loops.

Method four: chain- simple. I don’t remember who taught it to me, but I’ve known it since childhood. The cord turns out to be flat, durable, on one side it looks like a chain, and on the other side it looks like a pigtail. You can make thick cords, say, from woolen threads or one or two skeins of floss, but if you need a thin cord to make a small but strong loop, then you simply cannot do without this method, because it allows you to weave even from thin sewing threads or one strand of floss! Another extremely useful thing about this method is that the cord is woven directly on the product, and not sewn to it later. This is why I sometimes choose him.

So, let's weave. We fix the thread on the wrong side of our product and bring it to the front side. Then we make a small stitch, passing the needle into the fabric and again bringing it to the surface as close as possible to the place where the needle first came out, but do not tighten the thread in this stitch to the end, but leave a loop (photo 1). We grab the working thread with our fingers and pull it into the loop. Pull in the direction of the arrow (photo 2), tightening the first loop and forming a new loop from the working thread. The new loop that has formed is shown in photo 3. We again grab the working thread with our fingers, insert it into the loop and tighten it, forming a new loop. And so on until we get the lace the right size. If we need to make a loop (and using this method it is good to make them), then we stick a needle into the place where the needle first comes out and fasten the thread from the inside out. It is convenient to weave if the fabric is fixed motionless and all manipulations are carried out with good thread tension, holding your hands above the fabric.

Method five: simple twisted cord- the simplest and most famous. Surely all needlewomen know him, but since I’m writing about cords, I’ll mention him too. Thanks to this method, excellent decorative cords of any thickness are quickly obtained. Great for decorating pinkies, decorative bows, ties, etc. Mixing threads of several colors gives a very interesting result.

So, let's weave. We fix one end of the thread motionless, and twist the thread from the other end. The tighter you twist, the more turns you will get on your future cord. Then we connect the ends of the thread, folding the cord in half. The cord twists itself. All that remains is to straighten the creases, if they suddenly form, and tie knots at the ends so that the cord does not unravel.

That's all. I hope it will be useful for someone!

Usually the cross is put on after the sacrament of baptism. You can wear it on a chain or a special ribbon. The cross is considered not only a symbol of Christianity, it is also a talisman. Worn under clothing, but wearing it on top is not prohibited. Can be combined with samples or other decorations. However, the cross must be worn on a separate string (chain). When putting it on a rope, the question often arises as to how to tie the knot.

Knots for tying a cross rope

There is no specific technology for tying knots (their number, shape, size). It is worth using the method that is convenient, easy to implement, reliable and durable. There are many types of such nodes.

One of the most simple ways, are the following nodes:

Straight

Mother-in-law

You can use slightly more complicated options:

Surgical

Step 1. The edges of the cord are overlapped.

Step 2. Turn around again.

Step 3. The ends are brought out from above the twist and crossed.

Step 4. Pulling the ends tightens the knot.

Flat

Step 1. A loop is made on one side. The second part is superimposed on it.

Step 3. Drawing from above itself, it comes out of the loop from below.

Step 4. By pulling both ends, the knot is tightened.

The ends of the knots can be processed using a lighter (burned) to ensure the reliability of the bundle.

Types of cords for a cross

Laces (another name for gaitana) used for wearing a cross are divided according to materials of manufacture into the following types:

Leather;
Rubber;
Silicone;
Silk;
Textile.

Gaitana made of leather.

Leather gaitans are durable. They are elastic and treated with special solutions that repel moisture. There are models on sale with inserts and clasps made of precious metals (gold, silver). For massive crosses, thick braided laces are suitable. More elegant products look good on thin leather ropes. This natural material is suitable for everyday wear, complementing any look.

Cords made of rubber and silicone are also not afraid of moisture, have flexibility, softness and at the same time good strength. Silicone cords, unlike rubber cords, have a glossy appearance. It lasts throughout the entire wear time.

Silk braid for the cross.

Silk laces and ribbons made of cotton fabric can be bought directly in the church, during baptism. They can have a variety of colors, wash well and have a delicate texture. These gaitans are ideal for children. They do not irritate the baby's skin and are easily cleaned of dirt while bathing the child.

When tying such ropes to a child, you should be too long length. The lace should not get tangled, cling, be comfortable during movements and not choke the child (easily removed if necessary, without untying the knot). The knot is worth doing small size, no matter what irritates (rubs) the baby’s skin.

How to weave a rope for a cross

You can weave a rope (lace) for a cross with your own hands, with a little patience and perseverance, using several simple methods.

The first way to make two-color weaving.

This round cord is made of four threads:

Threads of different colors are taken and secured.
Dark colors are located at the bottom and top, light colors are in the middle.
Dark threads intertwine with light ones, constantly being above and below them.

The second is a spiral two-color ribbon. In this version, the threads are knitted alternately with a regular knot (dark in light and vice versa).

Another simple way:

Fasten one end of the thread motionless.
The other is to start twisting.
Fold the resulting lace in half (it will twist itself).
Straighten the creases, tie the ends with knots.

You will get a simple, twisted rope for a cross.

Round weaving is widely used in the manufacture of jewelry, hammocks, slings and the like. In this case, materials such as threads, yarn, twine, cords, leather, and so on are used. For this weaving it is necessary even number threads, but most often there are four or eight. Just choose the number of threads that suits you desired color and start working on your own weaving based on the recommendations in this article.

Steps

Preparing for work

Select suitable color threads Decide what colors you will use in your circle weave. Choose one or two colors, or even four or all eight different tones (depending on the type of weaving).

For a four-strand round weave, one or two colors are usually used in different combinations, but if desired, it is possible to make all the weave threads different colors.
Eight-strand round weaves also typically use one or two colors to create the patterns, but up to eight different colors can be used to make all the threads different.

At one end, tie the threads together. Tie at one end the pieces of material that you will use in weaving. Use a regular knot including all four or eight strands to secure them.
- Long pieces of material can be folded in half to create two strands of weave. In this case, it will be necessary to tie the threads together on the fold side. If you have an idea for using a specific color combination, remember that using a folded piece of material will give you two threads of the same color.
- Don't worry about how neat the knot looks, as you'll likely need to redo it later or attach a clasp in its place to complete your braided item.
Attach the knot to something. Attach the knotted end to an object that will hold it in place while you weave and tighten the threads. For example, stick it with tape to your desktop, hook it on a hook, pin it to the leg of your own trousers, or secure it in another way convenient for you.
- If you prefer to work on a flat surface that will help you keep all the threads in in the right order, opt for securing it with tape to a table or other horizontal surface on which you can safely lay out the materials.
- If you prefer to maintain a constant tension on the threads at all times and intertwine them with your fingers without letting go, securely fasten the knot to a hook or inclined surface so that you can stretch the threads.
Distribute the colors according to the intended four-strand weave pattern. Decide how the colors of the threads should be distributed in the weave and arrange them accordingly. Two colors in a four-strand weave can create spirals or diamonds, depending on the original color distribution.

Distribute the colors according to the intended eight-strand weave pattern. Decide how the colors should be distributed in an eight-strand weave and arrange the threads accordingly. Consider whether you want large diamonds, small diamonds, or stripes in your finished product.

Round four-strand weave

Bring the rightmost thread under the two center threads. Lay out or pick up the threads so that they are all separated from each other. Place the rightmost thread under the two center threads.
Fold the same thread in the opposite direction and place it between the two central threads. Take the same rightmost thread that you just brought under the two center threads. Wrap it in reverse side over one of the central threads so that it is halfway between them.
- If you are using letter designation threads, take thread D and pass it over thread B to place it between threads B and C. The order of threads will now be A, B, D, C.
- Press the weave towards the top knot so it is even. Make sure that the threads remain separated from each other as at the very beginning, despite changing their position.
Bring the leftmost thread under the two center threads. Take the leftmost thread and bring it under the two threads in the center. This step is the mirror image of the very first step with the rightmost thread.
- When you tightened the weave, the threads from left to right were arranged in the order A, B, D, C. Now you took thread A and passed under threads B and D. The new sequence of threads should be: B, D, A, C.
- Remember to keep all the strands in place while braiding, whether on a flat surface or in your hands.
Fold the same thread in the opposite direction and place it between the central threads. Take the same leftmost thread that you brought under the two center threads. Fold it back over one of the center threads and place it between them.
- If you follow the letter designation of the threads, which in the previous step were arranged in the order B, D, A, C, do this: bend thread A onto thread D and place it between threads B and D. New order threads will be as follows: B, A, D, C.
- Pull the braid towards the knot until it is even. You have now completed the entire sequence of actions on the right and left sides. Continue to keep all the threads separate from each other as you did at the very beginning, despite the changed order.
Repeat the above steps until the very end of the weave. Bring the rightmost thread under the two center threads, then fold it over one of the center threads and place it between them. Then do the same with the leftmost thread. Repeat the same sequence until the weave reaches the required length or you run out of material.

Eight-strand round weave
1. Bring half the threads to the right and the other half to the left. Lay out all the threads on the table separately from each other so that four of them are on the right, four others on the left, and there is free space in the middle between them. You can also just take four strands in each hand if you prefer that weaving method.
  - Make sure the thread colors are in the correct order for the weave pattern you choose.
  - As you weave, you will always return to laying four threads along left side and the other four threads on the right side so that the weaving is even and correct.
2. Take the rightmost thread and pass it under the other five threads. Take the rightmost thread of all eight threads. Pass it under the other three threads on the right, as well as under the two threads on the left.
  - If you prefer to label the threads to make them easier to track, use the letter designation A, B, C, D - E, F, G, H, where a hyphen ("-") denotes the space between two groups of threads. Take thread H and pass it under threads G, F, E, D and C, placing it between threads B and C. The new order of threads will be: A, B, H, C, D - E, F, G.
  - Hold the threads in such a way that some of the weaving threads always point to the right, and some to the left. At this step, as soon as you move the rightmost thread, there will temporarily be five threads on the left, and only three on the right.