Sprang

Sprang is closely related to braiding, but it is worked on threads which are stretched on a frame, so that the braided fabric builds from both ends towards the middle.

Sprang photos

Techniques

• Here’s the handout from my sprang class and another handout on patterned sprang.

• Basics of circular warps for sprang and a sprang frame designed for circular or flat sprang.

Resources

• Peter Collingwood has a book, The Techniques of Sprang: Plaiting on Stretched Threads.

• Carol James has both books and tutorials.