Making a Day Plaid (Laird's Plaid) - Tutorial

[bodhran4me]

Here are a couple hints which can make purlling a fringe just a bit easier.

I pull fringe using a wire bristle dog brush. I pull between 4 and 6 inches.

Then with two forceps I put the number of yarns for each half of the twist in the jaws and with your fingertips twist each 12-15 turns in the same direction.



Then just drop both forceps together over the edge of your table and they will spin together putting the twist into the fringe.



A simple overhand knot finishes off the purl.

If you don't have a source for forceps you could also find one of these fringe twisters which work the same way.

Ahhhh, the voice of experience! Some handy tips, for sure.

Tobus, nice job and am glad you posted this. It is a learning experience for all.

As an aside, don't feel too bad about a six year wait. I bought the same tartan around the same time (June 2012) while it was still a stock item at Dalgliesh and am yet to have the kilt made.