We tried to upscale sprang by working on a frame.

On each side of the frame, different people can work together. By giving and twisting the yarn from one side to another, there is a connection on both sides.

We used different materials and found out that jersey or lycra could work the best, as it is a stretchy material

The work looks firm and closed, but after finishing the sprang, it is extremely stretchable, even when you make it with non-stretchy materials like rope, cotton fabric,...

We worked from top to the middle.

As it is a twining technique, automatically the bottom parts start to twine also, but in de opposite direction.

Working on a fixed frame is a disadvantage. Because of the twining, the fabric or rope start to shrink.
Ideally the frame would be adjustable in hight.

Working in the middle can be quite hard, as there is not enough place to move with your hands.

Very important is to fix the centre point with a rope, or a crochet finish, otherwise the wot would come loose directly.

So this means this technique is very easy reversible

At the beginning the work is wide and becomes more and more narrow.

The end result is a 2D stretchy fabric.

We see applications in seating objects, screens,...

We think it is possible to warp in a round, circular shape, but we need to test it.

This technique looks quiet inactive and static at first sight. Although it demands a good communication between participants and is very participative.

Starting from ropes or pieces of fabric, the result of this technique is surprisingly flexible, spatious and dynamic.