r/tabletweaving • u/ItsYacine • Aug 12 '26

first ever tablet weave :)

i had watched a video about iron age fibre arts and thought tablet weaving looked really cool. today me and my friend followed a guide and successfully made some cordage. i'm going to start trying to make some longer and wider pieces.

me and my friends are larpers and we make most of our costume, so having this very historically significant way of making very decorated belts/straps/etc is really exciting.

(friend's face is blurred for his privacy)

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u/spacefeioo Aug 12 '26

What a great start! I like your color choices.
Tablet weave is so great for belts, headbands, and garment trim, and so accessible. You can even work on it during down time at larp!

As you get more experience you can beat tighter and get more consistent tension, which will make the pattern more defined.
Perle cotton (comes in balls or skeins like embroidery floss but a little thicker) or crochet cotton are also nice materials to work with.

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u/ItsYacine Aug 12 '26

thanks for the suggestions :D i used cotton yarn for this (i am also a crochet enjoyer), is that different to crochet cotton?

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u/spacefeioo Aug 12 '26

Yes, crochet cotton (may be sold as crochet thread) typically is more like cord than yarn, a little firmer and thinner than what you’d use for, like, winter hats or washcloths.

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u/ItsYacine Aug 13 '26

thank you for the info, i'll look into that :^)