r/sca 8d ago

Sprang is an ancient method of constructing fabric that has a natural elasticity. Its appearance is similar to netting, but unlike netting, sprang is constructed entirely from warp threads. Archaeological evidence indicates that sprang predates knitting.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sprang
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u/Scheiny_S Æthelmearc 6d ago

I've been slowly learning sprang since 2020, I make about three pieces a year. It's not coming to me intuitively like I understand basic card weaving.