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Structures

This is the part I've been having the most fun learning about. "What structures and textures can my fingers create?" "How can I combine those structures into a larger piece of cloth?"

​Interlinking

Interlinked sprang cloth stretched photo

In interlinked sprang the threads twist around their neighbors forming a structure similar to a chain-link fence. Except this chain link fence stretches... a lot. When relaxed, the rows lie next to each other and the fabric appears solid, but when stretched the linked structure becomes visible.
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This basic structure allows for many variations, including lace and surface design.
Interlinked Structures
INTERlinking galleries

​Interlacing

Interlaced sprang cloth photo

In interlaced sprang, the threads move diagonally, forming a woven structure.

Fabric ranges from a loose weave to a tight twill.
Interlaced structures
interlacing gallery

​Intertwining

Intertwined sprang structure photo
In intertwined sprang, pairs of threads twist around each other and move diagonally, creating a textured surface.

Some structures are an open series of ridges and holes, while others create a more solid fabric.
Intertwined Structures
intertwining gallery

Double Cloth

Intertwined sprang structure
To make double cloth, two sets of threads are worked simultaneously to make a wide variety of patterns with inverse images on front and back.
Double Cloth Structure
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  • Sprang
    • Structures >
      • Interlinking
      • Interlacing
      • Intertwining
      • Double Cloth
    • Galleries >
      • Lace Gallery
      • S&Z Gallery
      • Twining Gallery
      • Transposition Gallery
      • Interlacing Gallery
      • Intertwining Gallery
    • Resources
  • Projects
    • Labyrinths
    • Leggings
    • Hats
    • Hairnets
    • Scarves and Belts
    • Pouches and Bags
    • Headbands
    • Whimsey
    • Misers' Purses
    • Mittens
    • Towel
  • Musings
  • About
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