Zigzags! I've done a zig and a zag and have started the next reversal. I'm trying to do about six repeats between reversals, though I'm not keeping track all that closely. My consistency is improving, yay! And I think my understanding is improving, too. I guess I'll find out as I keep braiding, start the next braid, etc.
I've also made another sling using the same instructions and methods as last time. Hmmm, the sling is a bit less than a meter long, so I do think I'll make the next one longer. The first one is also a bit less than a meter long. This second one has a slightly longer pouch but a slightly shorter finger loop. The release cord is about an inch longer than the retention cord (when I fold everything in half around the middle of the pouch). I had thought the two would look and feel a bit different from each other, but no, they don't! So I guess I have a ways to go before I'm content with the consistency of the braiding. Or maybe this is good enough and I'm too picky.
I might soak this one to see if that makes a difference in how it looks, whether it stretches out or evens up, etc.
Dunno what I'll make next. Maybe do this one again, but maybe a bit longer and maybe with 5 strands instead of 6. Or 10 instead of 6. Or try a braided sling with a woven pouch. I guess I'll see what inspiration strikes.
I'm also starting to feel like I want to start some tablet weaving projects. I'm not sure how much longer it'll be until I can set up my little weaving area again. The sling-braiding and the fist-braiding don't take up much room and can be done anywhere. For various reasons, weaving takes up more space and needs a dedicated spot where I can walk away for a few hours or a few days and things can be resumed without too much trouble.
I believe that's it for me today.
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