Lucet

This is the cord that most people learn first. It's super sturdy and versatile. Use it as a drawstring for a bag project, as a shoelace, or as any kind of tie. (They're used here to help wrap a present.) You can even tie them in knots and use them as buttons for your projects. Once you get the hang of it, it's totally

A lucet fork to quickly makes a drawstring for a hoodie, a cord for crafting, a lanyard for an ID, or even a keychain. Here's how to use one!

Using convenient household materials (a cereal box, glue, and tape), you can make your own forked knitting tool.

Advanced Luceting

I’m so excited to share with you this free tutorial for how to use a Lucet Fork! When I first saw a Lucet Fork I knew I wanted to give it a try because it looked like so much fun! What I thoroughly underestimated was how relaxing and satisfying creating cord with a Lucet Fork would be. Using a Lucet Fork takes a little bit of practice but I am certain you will soon find a rhythm and make yards and yards of cord with your Lucet Fork!

Here’s a fun little lucet project that I’ve just whipped up. You could use any kind of lucet cording (Basic, No Turn Method, or with a Single Gimp), but I made this project to showcase a cord I made for a new tutorial: How to make Lucet Cord with 2 Gimps. Take a look at the technique below: The technique is simple, and I think an armful of these in different colors would be an absolutely beautiful accessory for summer. Here are the steps: What you will need: Yarn(s) - one or more depending…

So you’ve already got a good grasp of lucet basics? Looking to do more kinds of cords with your lucet and more advanced techniques? Sadly, there just aren’t lots of books on the lucet out there to help you on your quest. The lucet is truly a niche practice in the fiber arts world. It's the down side of being attracted to something uncommon and truly unique! In this post, I’ll give a quick review of 3 resources I’ve found so far. They each offer varying degrees of helpfulness and instruction…

How to make a quick and easy lucet crochet from and upcycle a plastic fork

Laura Nelkin (aka Lola!) on Instagram: "And here's how I bead that square lucet cord I showed you yesterday! You know I like to figure out how to add beads to everything! Back in 21, Lola's Choice members got one in their kits to make Luceta, a beaded lariat necklace. Kits for Luceta just got re-stocked in my shop in 6 colors! You can get one with a lucet made just for me by @katrinkles_knitting_jewelry or not! #lucet #nelkindesigns #lolaschoice #lolaisreallyfun #putabeadonit"

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