My latest interest has been in developing kits for the Knitting Nancy. In November 2006 I wrote an article in Peoples Friend showing how to make attractive necklaces. This engendered an enthusiastic response. Visit this page to see further ideas.
The first kit I developed was for making Kongo Gumi - a Japanese Kumihimo braid on a card. Since then I have produced an injection moulded plastic disc. Following this, I developed patterns for round, square, flat and ric-rac braids,with no need for adjustment between moves. Patterns can be found in my booklet ‘Beyond the Round’.
The lucet is an ancient cording tool dating back to Viking times.
It produces a firm, square knitted cord. Formerly used for trim, drawstring cords, fastening cords etc., it has recently gained worldwide popularity and new variations of stitch are being
developed all the time.
The lucets are made from injection moulded plastic in cream, yellow, green and brown. They are sturdy and comfortable to handle.
In addition to developing
kits, I enjoy sewing,
weaving, knitting.
Each month a variety of
items will be on offer.
These will range from
beads and yarns to
designer jewellery
and completed kit necklaces.
Gallery pieces will include one-off necklaces and repeatable woven and braided items.
Light Pulls
These are made to commission either from cord manufactured for me in N. Ireland or Kumihimo made specifically to your colour requirements.
I first became interested in braiding about 20 years ago and set up my own business “Arabesque Braids” in 1990. I initially made Kumihimo jewellery and light pulls but for the last ten years I have focused on developing kits to involve others of all ages in a variety of braid and cord making.
