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Introduction to Sprang with Carol JamesSprang is one of the oldest textile techniques. Unlike in weaving, no weft is used. The warps themselves are used for the interlacement! In fact, it is classified as braiding, but still gives wonderfully wide and stretchy cloth – ideal for use in comfortable clothing that allows free motion. Learn in a private class with Carol James, internationally recognized as the top instructor in the technique. Whether you want to learn sprang for authentic historical reenactment, or you just want a hat like no one else in your guild has, this is the video class for you! |
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This class will teach you:
- 3 different options for making your own sprang frame
- How to set up these different frames (warping)
- The basic interlinking stitch (methods for both right-handed and left-handed workers)
- How to check your work for irregularities (mistakes)
- An exercise to prepare you for mistake correction
- Several finishing methods
- cut apart
- squeeze in the last few rows
- insert a cinch line
- chain across
- sew an invisible seam
The video also discusses topics such as yarn choice, wide warps, sticky warps, and blocking.
Materials needed include a frame (see video for options), Yarn, scissors, a short length of sewing thread, beads. You may also want a crochet hook or knitting needle.
Other resources:
- Sprang Unsprung. Carol James, self-published. 2011, ISBN 978-0-9784695-2-8, Second Edition 2016 ISBN 978-0-9784695-3-5
- The Techniques of Sprang. Peter Collingwood. Faber and Faber Ltd. 1974. ISBN 1 55821 930 7
- Sprang Thread Twisting, a Creative Textile Technique. Helen Skowronski and Mary Reddy. Van Nostrand Reinhold. 1974. ISBN 0 442 27642 7
- Sprang Language & Techniques. Jules Kliot. Lacis Publications. 1974. ISBN 1 891656 46 5
- Sprang een oude vlechttechniek. Tine Abrahamsson. Cantecleer. 1975. ISBN 90 213 1346 4
- Sprang Egyptisch Vlechten. Nijman Fenny. Zomer & Keuning Boeken. 1977. ISBN 90 210 2075 0
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