I don't know about books, but I always end my bookmarks by 1) work the last pinhole 2) set aside the weavers from both sides, lift all the other bobbins in one hand, cross the weavers. Lay the rest of the bobbins down and tie a reef knot with the weavers. Then I do one of the following (after doing a bit of untangling if the bobbins look very messy - how much depends on how eager I am to start the next project!) a) Split the bobbins into 3 more or less even groups and make a plait with the threads b) take one of the weaver pairs and use it to make buttonhole stitches (or half hitches) round the rest of the threads for as long as makes a decent tassle or you get totally fed up! I use a fine crochet hook for this c) continue taking the two weaver pairs and crossing behind the rest of the threads, while knotting in the front. This makes a criss cross braid.
With each of these when I get to the end I take all the threads and tie a single knot in the bunch before cutting off. If you give a short time I'll put an example of each on webshots Viv -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 17 March 2005 13:54 To: lace@arachne.com Subject: [lace] Bookmark "tails" My favorite project is bookmarks..but I have problems with the ends. My braids just don't come out right! Any suggestions on books that give directions on making nice braids and tassels. Christina in VA - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED] - To unsubscribe send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [EMAIL PROTECTED] For help, write to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
