This class will introduce the basics of Andean hand braiding using a series of 3 basic patterns with two variations. By the end of the class, students will understand how to make these 5 braid patterns in their hand, with no equipment. Students will also gain some understanding of how the specific movements of the individual elements of the braids result in variations in the structure, and the impact of those variations on the pattern and appearance of the braid.
Module 1 | About This Course |
Unit 1 | About this Course |
Unit 2 | Questions and Discussions |
Module 2 | Initial setup for braiding |
Unit 1 | Andean Hand Braiding Introduction |
Unit 2 | Hand Braid Tool and Supply List |
Unit 3 | Setting up your yarn |
Unit 4 | Setting up to Braid |
Module 3 | Braid #1: Sprials |
Unit 1 | Movement Diagrams for Braid #1 |
Unit 2 | Movement Sequence and Concepts |
Unit 3 | Making the Braid |
Module 4 | Spiral Braid Variation |
Unit 1 | Spiral Braid Variation |
Unit 2 | Stitch Bias |
Unit 3 | The Spiral ZigZag |
Module 5 | Vertical Stripes |
Unit 1 | Review of Structure and Tension |
Unit 2 | Vertical Stripe Braid |
Module 6 | 2 Color ZigZag Braid |
Unit 1 | AHB601: Two Color Zigzag Braid Introduction |
Unit 2 | AHB602: Braiding a Starting Loop |
Unit 3 | AHB603: Starting the braid |
Unit 4 | AHB604: Making the Braid |