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With round sinnets it is always possible to then oval-shaped, pentagonal, and star-shaped
generate a different over-and-under pattern that is sinnets (which are one of the most complex, and
pleasing to look at or to hold. I strongly suggest that, should only be attempted by a patient person).
when trying a new method, you write down how you
achieved the result, before it slips your mind!
triangular sinnets
OtHeR SHaPeS Triangular cross-section sinnets are solid sinnets,

There is a host of other shapes that can be formed and so are not difficult to create, but they do need
with sinnet. Triangular, half-round, and star-shaped to be organised using a table or bench vice if you
sinnets can be applied to many different surfaces or are making them for the first time. If you try to start
can be used on their own to form very interesting them in your hand you will find that you have more
diversions. If you are intending to cover a picture strands in your hand than is comfortable. I have
frame with sinnet, it may be best to use a flat sinnet, successfully used a table-edge vice to hold a bunch
though other shapes can also be used on picture of cords, which, with a marked disk under them,
frames, particularly those with complex cross- makes it easier to create these splendid sinnets. Here
sections, if you place them carefully. In this section is a simple triangular sinnet, tied in the hand, just to
we will cover first a triangular cross-section sinnet, get you started:

1 Shown in progress here: Double each of six 3 – here moving anti-clockwise with the next

strands to make three pairs, knotted or seized
pair.
together (use different coloured cord to hold
the strands together)…

2 – then crown each pair in turn, remembering 4 Finally, tuck the last pair under the first where

that to ‘crown’ we make the cords go ‘down’
you had held your thumb.
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