Making 3-Ply Cordage

3-ply cordage gives a smooth, stable string particularly suitable for things like bowstrings or other uses where reliability is important.

The oldest extant string currently in existence is a 3-ply cord from the Abri du Maras, made 50,000 years ago by Neanderthals!

[johnlzhc]

hedge bothering! what a wonderful phrase. thanks for the video, very informative

[AllenCrawford]

This is one of the most reliably informative and charming channels on YT. (And Sally's hat is a triumph.)

[awakeonlan]

You make it seem so easy right handed that seeing it left handed is actually really helpful since it shows some good technique for keeping the strands in order with slightly clumsier hands!

[andrewburns]

What a nice video. I liked the method to laying in more fiber without generating 'tag ends' in the cordage. Cheers for 2023.

[hodgeh]

Your explanations and visuals are helpful, easy to understand and just make sense in my brain. Thank you so much for your content!

[homesteadgamer]

This is the best diy-cordage video I've seen. Very detailed! I'd honestly thought it was simple braiding. Thank you for making this video!!!

[lisascenic]

The lime bast cordage is so beautiful!

[Ariovistvs]

Perfectly explained, shown precisely and with enough repetition. And I find your style of narration to be very relaxing and enjoyable :) Great tutorial!

[sharonwilbourne]

Lovely three ply cordage strands. Thanks for sharing your skills with us.

[rigoniironworks]

Thank you for this video, I've been collecting yucca for a rope project and really wanted a strong 3 ply but did not know the technique, since everyone on youtube shows 2 ply. Greatly appreciated, thanks! :)

[elenavaccaro]

Love your tutorials! Thank you for acknowledging the intelligence of our cousins, the Neanderthals.
You and another YouTuber who does tablet weaving are favorite instructors for ancient crafts.
Can't wait for spring for more hedge bothering.

[esmecat]

i really did think it was more complicated. but when you stop and think, there is no reason it should be. thank you :)

[jimbenge]

Sally, I have so much enjoyed watching your videos this year, and catching up on earlier ones. Thank you and merry Christmas. 🎄

[FrauWNiemand]

This technique seems very easy and has aplenty of practical usage possibilities.

[donnagray]

I have learned a lot this year and have shared it with many members of my community garden. We now have so much handy cordage from the various plants and weeds we would normally discard or disregard. Looking forward to more hedge-bothering in the new year. Merry Christmas👍👍

[zarkthemuffin]

I love this!! Thank you so much for sharing💖💖💖

[kitdubhran]

Am sitting here, spinning some Falkland on a supported spindle just enjoying the heck out of your videos. ❤

[dragonmakr]

Thank you, Sally! I was making some two strand cord the other day, and wondering how I could do three. And lo, here's the video!

[Waldhandwerk]

Very good and very nice! Thanks for sharing! Happy Holidays!

[the-nomad]

Yeah, it's dropped to -22C last night and at the moment it's -11 with ice 'rain' so the chance to sit in and watch this with my dogs is welcome, thanks for the video.