One of the most common mistakes in making a straw bonnet for living history or reenactment, is choosing a plait that is to wide and coarse. I will admit, I too made that mistake in the begining. We…

A really easy straw plaiting technique is the Compass Plait. You can use this design in various straw crafts like the Countryman's Favour.

A short course with Veronica Main MBE this week saw students learn how to prepare, plait and tie wheat straw to make traditional structures.

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