Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood Valdani 3-strand short straight stitches

short straight stitches

Size: 5/16" x 9" x 5" Oval

486 / 1735 / 931

Stitch Count: 191w x 200 h

rice stitch and a handful of double running stitches

Suffolk Shaker Shop Lucet in Natural Wood Valdani 3-strand short straight stitchesA lucet is a tool that is used to make strong springy square cord. Its origin goes back to the Vikings who made belts, straps, and maybe rigging for their ships. They would have probably used sisal or hemp to make these items. Today people who make period clothing can make piping or embellishments, quilters can make trim for the border on their quilts, and knitters can make frog closures. These tools are used to make jewelry out of wire, yarn, string,