I taught myself herringbone stitch, and I've made a neat little tube, just as a sample. I like the courderoy effect of the ribbing.
However, all I can make is tubes. I can't figure out how to work it flat (if it can be). How do you make the turn around at the end?
The tubes would make nice necklaces (!), but how would you suggest finishing off the ends so that I can attach clasps?
Where are the instructions for herringbone hiding?
Arondelle
On Tue, 27 Jan 2004 17:51:06 -0500, Arondelle wrote (in message ):
If you make it in just the right shade of red, it looks exactly like licorice. :-)
This is probably not the official sanctioned way, but I drop down one row at the end, loop around that thread, the go back up. (probably makes no sense)
Two ways: make the tube long enough that the necklace can go over your head, or narrow the end of the herringbone tube, and use cones/clasps. What I do is add one bead each repeat instead of the two you need to continue for herringbone. Use those single beads to do a few rounds of peyote (not many, just enough to hide in the cone). Then use E-6000 or your favorite toxic glue to put the cone in place.
I've seen some ways of reducing the chain so it has a sort of rounded end, but I haven't seen one yet that I like better than my method of hiding the ends in some nice Bali cones. Don't discount the "over the head" method, either. I've never had anyone find the joining point, and it makes a beautiful chain.
Oh boy, the things I could do with that line.
Kathy N-V
Arondelle - I am still in the process of proofing these, but have a look anyhow.
They're great, Beki. :-)
Does herringbone lend itself to shaping, or does increasing/decreasing make it look funky?
Aronelle
Oh, that is wonderful! I had been wondering how to make tubular herringbone twisted. Your instructions and diagrams are very clear and easy to understand. Many thanks for putting your time into these instructions!
Hi Scaperchick - A recent conversation has also brought out some additional information on making this stitch twist. On step 10 in the instructions, if you pass down through two beads, and then up through 1, and then your step up, your twist should be more pronounced.
Beki
Can you diagram that? I tried the instructions as written, and my tube curves, but doesn't twist.
Arondelle
Very cool, thanks!
I may have some time this weekend Arondelle. In the meantime, tighten up your tension a bit and that will help.
BTW...you necklace also looked stunning with my forest green turtle neck today. =o)
Beki
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