How to Weave a Gimp Lanyard
Turn flat plastic lace into Gimp lanyards, also known as boondoggles, as a craft project. Several different stitches woven by hand each give the lanyard a different physical shape. A crafter must learn the box stitch, the simplest stitch, because it is the first stitch of each lanyard. This makes the lanyard have four, straight sides like an elongated box or prism. Make gimp lanyards into key chains and more.
Instructions
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Cut two pieces of plastic lace at least 2 feet in length each. To avoid confusion when weaving, use different colors.
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Fold the lace in half to find the midway point of each strand. At this midpoint cross the two pieces of lace. It should look like a large plus sign when laid out on a table. Mentally, label the strand ends one, two three and four starting at the top and moving clockwise. The strand with ends one and three should be on the bottom. Beginners may wish to use a small piece of rolled tape to keep the midpoint secured to the table.
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Grab end one and pull it over to end three. The midpoint should still be secure to the table. Grab end three and pull it over to where end one originally was.
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Grab end two and weave it under end three and over end one. You are essentially doing the same thing to the second strand, but you must weave it through the first strand to create the stitch. Pull end four under end one and over end three.
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Pull all ends tightly away from each other to secure the stitch. Repeat the steps to create several stitches on top of one another. Stop when the lanyard has reached the desired length. Secure the end with a square knot. Cut the loose strands to desired length.
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