Make the Ply-Split "Waves" Braid

The Waves braid is one of 28 projects in my book "How to Make Ply-Split Braids & Bands". Instructions for the Waves Braid are also available separately in PDF format. The step-by-step instructions include 4 pages of text and 8 black-and-white photos. Both are available from my website, www.lindahendrickson.com.
The Waves braid is the design that I have been teaching beginners since I started teaching ply-splitting workshops in 1999. It is from Peter Collingwood's 1998 book "The Techniques of Ply-Split Braiding", where two variations are shown in Plate 20. Peter's description of how to make the braid is on pages 77-78. The structure is single-course oblique twining (SCOT).
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[@saritawilson4957]

I was mesmerized! This was beautifully done and taught. Thank you.

[@mjc2624]

Hi Linda. I took a few classes from you @ The Shepherdess in San Diego many years ago. It's terrific to see your videos. Sending well wishes to you and your loved ones.

[@xandju]

I've never heard of this before this evening. You're video is clear and concise and SO helpful in understanding what to do. Thank you!

[@MaryCochrane]

I LOVE IT!!! This technique is so new to me. I am going to have to learn this. You explain things beautifully. Thank you.

[@brookspa94]

Beautiful! Thank You for sharing your precious time, talent, resources, knowledge, and skills with ALL of us so we may learn more.

[@stonejen1]

Thank you Linda I have also looked at your web site and love your ethos I have gained many tips these are very useful u tube videos

[@chiricahuasuz]

Very helpful! Thanks Linda

[@mucuranapotter3541]

Lindo de mais. Obrigada

[@noralbadelgadoayala2095]

muy bonito.. felicitsciones

[@noralbadelgadoayala2095]

divino.. felicitaciones

[@a234633]

Can you find 4 pli cord already made like macrame cord or do textile companys have one

[@lindahendrickson]

The only commercially-made cords made for ply-split braiding that I'm aware of are from this website in Japan: ginakoubou.ocnk.net/ Any plied cords that can be split can be used for ply-splitting. Macrame cord would work, but the twist is very low compared to cords made for ply-splitting, so the results would be quite soft. Danish cord works well for ply-split baskets, and is readily available from basketry supply shops and online.

[@MsJoliko]

fantastic :)

[@knottedcolors4283]

hi Linda..could you tell me which cord is better? i need to know because I want to make an order..which one do you use in this tutorial? 4-ply or 2-ply? 3/32" or 5/32"? I'm from Romania and I need to know which one is better before ordering...many thanks in advance...

[@lindahendrickson]

The cords that I used for this braid are 4-ply, 3/32" diameter. I make cords 110" long, and then tape and cut them into the lengths needed for a project. For the Waves braid shown, the cords are about 27" long.

[@knottedcolors4283]

i know you don't ship internationally...I've read it on your site; no problem cause somebody I know in the US can send them to me..one more question..how long is the cord? is it only 100 inches?

[@lindahendrickson]

The cords that I make are 110" long. You can order cords from Helen Leaf Designs in England, www.helenleafdesigns.com/

[@lisajarvis3820]

😎

[@mariefrancesaavedradiaz1671]

Hola, me gustaría saber donde poder comprar esta aguja para tejer. Un saludo

[@lindahendrickson]

You can order them from Helen Leaf Designs: www.helenleafdesigns.com/ Puede solicitarlos en Helen Leaf Designs: www.helenleafdesigns.com/

[@playinntraffic]

How do you calculate the length of the finished product to the length of cord you need?

[@lindahendrickson]

That is a huge challenge and generally requires quite a bit of sampling.

[@shelliejohnson4906]

Where did you purchase the double ended knitting needle?

[@lindahendrickson]

My husband, John Brockway, made the gripfid, the tool that is used for ply-split braiding.

[@catherinavuolo9034]

Que nombre se le da a la aguja ? Para poder conseguirla

[@lindahendrickson]

La aguja se llama gripfid.

[@drybranchhollow90]

How long are the cords?

[@lindahendrickson]

The cords for this project are 27" long.

[@sandraximenasepulvedasilva3998]

no se inglés es posible que lo traduzca

[@luzalbabravo72]

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