How Do You Make Hawaiian Ribbon Leis?
Hawaiian ribbon leis are a special variety of Hawaiian leis that do not have the traditional tropical flowers. Instead, Hawaiian ribbon leis have ribbons, yarn or string. To make a Hawaiian ribbon lei, you must hand-braid or twist the material into a lei. There are many different styles of Hawaiian ribbon leis and they may be as intricate or simple as you desire. If you finger-knit a Hawaiian ribbon lei using a beautiful fuzzy yarn, the finished result will be striking and colorful. This technique is simple enough for young children to accomplish as well. Pull the end of the yarn out of the skein. Hold your non-dominant hand out with your palm facing up. Lay the end of the yarn over your middle finger so there is a six-inch tail extending down from your finger. Wrap the yarn around the back of your hand and bring it up around your index finger and over the middle three fingers. Keep the yarn taut around your fingers. Grasp the loop of yarn that is around your middle finger only and pul
