Fig. 77
Fig. 78
12-Strand Belt
Materials required: 6 strands of standard gimp or Titan lacing, 3¼ yds. each 3 strands of standard gimp or Titan lacing, 6″ each 1 buckle for ¾″ or 1″ belt width
Fasten the buckle securely so that you can pull against it to keep the braiding tight. Hang three strands of gimp on each side of the tongue, so that you have twelve strands of equal length. Since the order of the strands determines the pattern, arrange the strands on the buckle as indicated for any of the patterns on [page 11].
Bring the back part of the left strand forward and bend it across the other section of the same strand right side up. ([Fig. 79].) Bring the lower part of the second strand forward and weave it over the front portion and under the forward part of the left strand. ([Fig. 80].) In the same way bring each strand around to the front and weave it to the left over one—under one—over one—etc. When the work appears as in [figure 81], check the strands to see that they are all right side up before beginning to braid.
Fig. 79
