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How to make a twisted string

In this DROPS video we show how you can make a twisted string.

Twist 1-2 threads tog until thread resist, double string and let it twist tog. Tie a knot on each end.

It can be difficult to state how many cm you get when you twist with a yarn, all depends on how hard you twist and what quality you use. Can be an idea to make a test.

You must read the pattern to be able to follow. You’ll find patterns where this technique is used by clicking on the pictures below.

Patterns using this technique

DROPS Baby 45-22

DROPS Baby 45-22
DROPS 247-10

DROPS 247-10
DROPS 248-1

DROPS 248-1
DROPS Extra 0-1609

DROPS Extra 0-1609
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Country flag Paquerette Gagnon wrote:

Comment faire pour coudre un pompon au bout de la cordelette.

13.02.2016 - 19:46

DROPS Design :

Bonjour Mme Gagnon, vous pouvez enfiler le fil du pompon (celui qui a resserré les fils) dans l'extrémité de la cordelette - sécurisez bien pour qu'il ne se défasse pas. Bon assemblage!

15.02.2016 - 12:14

Country flag Katey wrote:

I never could understand what this was and your video was so very helpful. thank you for your assistance.

24.01.2014 - 03:02

Lidia Palmira wrote:

Thank you very much for all your videos.

22.04.2012 - 22:49

Estela wrote:

Muy sencillo y tan fácil...pero no lo sabía. Muchas gracias. Saludos desde el Perú.

23.05.2011 - 04:31

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