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The Lucet- Cord making from long ago

Learning to Use a Lucet???While visiting the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this year, I purchased a Lucet.? A Lucet is an ancient weaving tool dating back to the time of the Vikings.? It was used then and now to make a strong square cord, intended for? tying, lacing and decoration.?? I purchased my lucet from the Stephen Willette company.? It is made of? walnut hardwood and smooth to the touch.? Paying attention to the demonstration, I could see many uses for this tool.? The demonstrator … [Read more...]

Using A Lucet ( and links to a giveaway, too)

?Learning to Use a Lucet??(read all the way to the bottom to enter our absolutely huge giveaway from Farm Chit Chat)While visiting the Maryland Sheep and Wool Festival this year, I purchased a Lucet.? A Lucet is an ancient weaving tool dating back to the time of the Vikings.? It was used then and now to make a strong square cord, intended for? tying, lacing and decoration.?? I purchased my lucet from the Stephen Willette company.? It is made of? walnut hardwood and smooth to the touch.? Paying … [Read more...]

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