Make cord with your homespun yarn using a Lucet. 
A Lucet (also called a lucet fork) is an ancient tool dating back to the Viking era. It is used for making a looped cord that is strong, square, and a bit springy. Lucet cord can be used for draw-string (such as for bags or purses), decorative edging, ties for hats, and any other use where strong cord is needed.
A Lucet cord and a knitted I-cord look very similar and can be used interchangeably. The advantage of a Lucet cord is that it works up more quickly. All Lucets come with a sample cord and instructions.
Handcarved Cherry Lucet (above) $87
Handcarved Walnut Lucet (above) $87
Obe Golding Lucets are handcrafted out of out of a variety of woods. Obe uses his own special finish formula to produce an exceptionally smooth finish, ideal for lucetting.
"TRIPLE LUCET STAND"
Vermont Cherry and weighted on the bottom side so it stays "put".
Classic Golding Finish. Ebonized feet. Lucets not included.
$150
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"SINGLE SPINDLE STAND" Vermont Cherry and weighted on the bottom side so it stays "put". Classic Golding Finish. Ebonized feet. Lucet not included.  $75 |
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"VIKING SHIP LUCET" Walnut Lucet Pewter Insets (2) $147  |
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"CLADDAGH" $157
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"MOON CATS LUCET" Cherry Lucet Enamel/Silver Insets (2) $137  |
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"DOLPHINS LUCET" Bird's Eye Maple Lucet $227
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"JERUSALEM CROSS" Ebony Lucet $267
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"ZUNI NATION LUCET" Bird's Eye Maple Lucet with Vintage Sterling Silver, Black Onyx, Mother of Pearl, Turquoise, & Coral Zuni Insets (2) $227  |
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"LONG HAIRED CAT"
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"CELTIC CROSS LUCET" $137
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"PORCELAIN SERIES LUCET-CELTIC" The designs are fired into clay at 2200 degrees, so they will not peel or wear off. Consequently, there is no care needed. (2 insets per Lucet-your choice of cherry or walnut and design-please specify at checkout) $127 "DIVINE COUPLE" (cherry)  "CELTIC HARES" (Walnut)  "CELTIC TREE OF LIFE" (cherry)  |
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"SOUTHWEST GEM LUCET" $197 SOLD-CONTACT TOM FOR AVAILABILITY |
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"ERNST GLASS BUTTON-BLUE FLOWER" Cherry Lucet with Ernst Glass Button Insets (2) |
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"MERMAID" Ebony Lucet with Vintage Ivory Insets (2) & Scrimshaw by Lucinda Bush $287  |
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"SOLID WALNUT LUCET" $57
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"SOLID CHERRY LUCET" $57 |
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"SOLID BIRD'S EYE MAPLE LUCET" $69 |
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"ANCIENT EGYPT"
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| Below is an example of Obe's Custom Designed Lucets. They include the "kit" (instruction booklet, yarn to practice, and a sample cord). |
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"SAND DOLLAR LUCET" Bird's Eye Maple w/Lovell Designs Insets (2) $157  |
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Custom Scrimshaw on Vintage Ivory
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"VIKING SHIP II" Ebony Lucet with Vintage Ivory Insets (2) Scrimshaw by Lucinda Bush $287 SOLD-CONTACT TOM FOR AVAILABILITY  |
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"VIKING SHIP III" Walnut Lucet $137
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"PEER GYNT" Walnut Lucet $137 BACK IN STOCK
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"PURPLEHEART DREAM"
Purpleheart Lucet $127 |
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"QUENDALE BEAST" EBONY LUCET $267 OUT OF STOCK
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"FULL MOON" Walnut Lucet $147
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"SUNFLOWER" Walnut Lucet $137 |
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"MOON FACE" Walnut Lucet (dyed) $137
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"THE WAVE" $147
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"BOOK OF KELLS" Cherry Lucet Paint on Mixed Metals Insets (Lovell Designs) Insets (2) $147  |
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"LOTUS" $147
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"STAR OF BETHLEHEM" Ebony Lucet $287
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"NATIVE AMERICAN"
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"CERISE ET L'ORMEAU"
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"PINK FLOWERS III" Cherry Lucet Vintage Austrian Insets (2) by renowned enamelist Michaela Frey (d. 1980) $147  |
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"DAISY" Quilted Maple Russian Handpainted on Mother of Pearl Insets (2) $187  |
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"PINK FLOWERS" Walnut Lucet Vintage Austrian Insets (2) by renowned enamelist Michaela Frey (d. 1980) $147 SOLD-CONTACT TOM FOR AVAILABILITY  |
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"FLORAL WREATH" Cherry Lucet with Silver Plated Insets and Ebony Centers |
