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braids and plaits 81

single-strand plaits
From sinnets
These two plaits form distinctive patterns even
though they’re made with only a single strand of
cord. The two examples shown here are ideal for
covering larger base materials and are derived from
sinnet patterns – hence Plaits From Sinnets.

French sinnet

Pass the working end under, over, under the first
4 tucked loop.
Temporarily fix one end of the
1 strand you are winding on to the
material you wish to cover.

2 Pass the strand behind,

then form an underhand
loop; tuck the loop under
5 Pass the working end over the loop’s standing
the first strand.

part and under the Half Hitch.

6 Pull the cord through as shown.

3 Form a Half Hitch around the base material below

the tucked loop.