Originally Posted by
janso
Beautiful images there David; I remember it being called corking as well. A large enough cork stopper with a hole drilled through. I think that's a cracking idea for another useful pastime by the fire - might have to invest time into that. Like you say, using paracord, twine or natural cordage as a yarn would be different and produce varying results. I vaguely remember making a mug coaster a long, long, long time ago using this method of knitting! I'm surprised it hasn't had a resurgence as well with that loom band craze taken so well!