MatthewD Report post Posted May 21, 2007 Okay I am going to attempt to do a braided quirt that has a core of 20" , how long do I need to cut my thongs for the braiding, if I am using a 6 thong braid. What I am attempting to do it follow the tutorial in Bruce Grant's book that is found on page 43 or plate 21 but I don't really want to waste any of my lace if I can avoid it... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Bell Report post Posted May 22, 2007 Hey Matthew, a general rule is that you need the length plus one half the length so for 20" you would need strands 30" long. If your core tapers you could maybe use less but if you are a beginner you might add a bit to the lengths. By the way, why a six plait? An eight plait makes a nicer looking braid and is not that much harder to do. The six plait will end up an over one under one in order to be easy. The other patterns are a little harder to do at first and do a nice looking job. . Anyway's I hope this helps and good luck. Alan Bell Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MatthewD Report post Posted May 22, 2007 Thanks Alan! As for why a 6 and not an 8 thong, I was mainly just following the tutorial but I might have to try it again after this one with an 8 braid Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KnotHead Report post Posted May 23, 2007 The formula I use is Length times 1.5... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
