Scoubidou For You

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Scoubidou For You

I'm making this lens about the Art of Scoubidou because Scoubidou is the new craze hitting our shores. Scoubidou are plastic hollow strands that come in different lengths and an assortment of lively colors. Children intertwine these hollow strands into a variety of patterns to make key chains, bracelets, model animals and necklaces, all kinds of creative designs.

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Scoubidou's, Scoobies, Scooby Doo Strings, Craftlace, Gimp, Boondoggle 

What Are They?!?

Scoubidou's have been around for quite a while,they are a simple, extruded plastic lace, they are also known as Scoobies, Scooby Doo Strings, Craftlace, Gimp, Lanyard and even Boondoggle?!?.

France seems to be the nation where things first kicked off..... Back in the 1960's it was popular & is now enjoying a revival elsewhere. The art of weaving tough plastic strands into 'Arty' and practical shapes is now popular with young and old alike. The scoubidous are supple, round, hollow plastic tubes of approximately 80 centimeters in length. They are sold in various colors, sizes and types. The tubes can be used to make various items by binding them together with special knots. Young and old can let their imagination and creativity flow. make key chains, friendship bands and other trinkets. Did you know that Scoobie lovers even use a secret code? But whatever you call it, if you are looking for instructions on how to make Scooby strings, then you have come to the right place.

I'll show you how to start stitches and finish them properly.Take a look at the examples to get some ideas, but most importantly, try your own designs and enjoy!

SCOUBIDOU MEGA GUIDE

How To Scoubidou 

Before you begin a project

Make sure you have the following BEFORE you start a project:

Enough Scoubidou to DO the project
Scissors
Ruler or tape measure
Tape, tacks, paper clips
A lanyard hook, swivel, or ring
Pony beads, pom-poms, pipe-cleaners, etc.

Regardless of WHICH project you'll be doing, you will need the first 2-3 always. The others only if the project calls for it.

Tying colored strings is decorative and great fun. You can make key rings, figures, jewelery etc.

These hollow strings can be threaded with wire to make them bendable. The string can then be wound round a pencil a few time to make a colorful spiral.

If plaiting a keyring you can tie a carbine hook or keyring into the first knot.

SCOUBIDOU MEGA GUIDE

Square (Box) Stitch - Starting 

How to start your first square box stitch! It's easy!

SCOUBIDOU MEGA GUIDE
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The Circle (Barrel) Stitch 

The Circle Stitch is just like the Square Stitch, only you cross the strands instead of bringing them straight across.

You will need:
2 pieces of craft lace - equal length
1' of lace will equal about 1.5'' of lanyard

I. Starting the Circle Stitch:
The Circle Stitch starts the same way as the Square Stitch
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The Triangle (3-Strand) Stitch 

You will need:
3 pieces of craft lace - equal length
1' of lace will equal about 2.5'' of lanyard

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