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Macramé Pattern. Book Includes Over 70 Knots and Small Repeat Patterns Plus Projects Marchen Art Studio Supervised by The Japan Macramé AssociationMacramé Pattern Book Includes Over 70 Knots and Small Repeat Patterns Plus Projects Marchen Art Studio pervised by The Japan Macramé Association St. Martin’s Griffin New York «Contents Introduction. 5 ‘Knot Symbols at a Glance. — 6 How to Use this BOOK renner nnn Prologue A fascinating history, a world of tradition What Is Macramé...... 3 Chapter 01 Getting Started in Macramé..|1 Lesson 01 Any Type of Cord Can Be Used enacnnninnnnn 12 Lesson 02 Essential Tools * Useful TOOIs 2. ennenenenen! ‘Lesson 03 ‘Charms, Beads, and Findings Add to the Fun ..16 ~~ Lesson 04 How to Start a Macramé Project .escuunwew IB Lesson 05, Techniques for Knotting Cord Ends nsccnnuw21 Lesson 06 ( ? ‘Tips for Neat Knotting. Zz Boa 28 Lesson 07 Macramé Trouble Shooting Q 8 A wamamnn 25 Chapter 02 Macramé Patterns. : “A Sennit Patterns @) 3-pl Braid / @ 4-ply Braid / @)5-ply Braid / CA) 6-Dly Braid encernennnennrnend® 30 @ Square Knot / 06) Alternating Square Knots ies-n29 31 @ Halt Hitch Spiral / 08) Alternating Half Hitch Chain 32 34 @Vertical Lark’s Head Knot / (@ Alternating Lark's Head Knots... 33 35 Spiral KN 0tennnnnnennnnnna 36 38 @ Double Spiral Knot / @ Double Alternating Spiral Knot unin 37 39° @ knotted-Loop Bumps / (9 Fishbone Picot Sennit (A) / 8 Fishbone Picot Sennit (B) ennnininennsamnnnAQ 42 @ 4p Round Lanyard) 4-ply Square Lanyard.4l 43 @ Round 4-ply Braid / @@) Round 6:ply Braid... 4446 Qi) Square Herringbone Braid / @ Japanese Awali KNOt neem AS 47 41-Knot Buttons and Balls Fun Embelishments to Make with a Single Knot w-nmn48. 50 Panel Patterns Buddhist Treasure Mesh Patterns @ Buddhist Treasure Mesh A (1 knot) / (@@ Buddhist Treasure Mesh B (1/2 knots) .. 54 @ Buddhist Treasure Mesh C (2 knots) / @ Budchist Treasure Mesh Design | sass @ Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 2/ (@® Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 3... ‘@ Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 4/ (@@) Budahist Treasure Mesh Design 5 .... Gi) Budchist Treasure Mesh Design 6 / (G2) Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 7 asa @ Twisted Budchist Treasure Mesh / (Ga Buddhist Treasure Mesh with Spiral Sennits... 8 Versatile Clove Hitch Patterns G3) Horizontal Clove Hitch Mesh / @eVertical Clove Hitch Mesh... @) Reverse Clove Hitch Texture / GB) Clove Hitch Striped Texture... een 67Hitch Chevron Pattern / a2 Fashion Accents from Favorite Knots teed (05-09 Tassel Char uewenennenncnnnee OQ 132. yy 10 Little Pendant Neckace. 127 128 dA wet 13 Spiral Choker... 130 «i T4 Lagy Belt, 15 Braided Bett... 13 4 : 16 Chevron Bracelet nn 34 f \ 73 17 Flower Dot Bracelet ib oat Sac see € 18 Braided Handle, 19 Medallion Handle...108 136 20 Zigzag Strap. 21 Watchbands... ] ee i A. een ee 8 oe ree ae |e : rato B) ateratng ta en (1 a. 1 o> faateranae [A Yaris [PT How to Use this Book * Chapter 01 provides an overview of the materials and basics you'll need to get started. Here you'll learn about cords, findings, and ways to plan, start, and finish your work. + Chapter 02 is a guide to making knots and knotted patterns. You'll quickly see that macramé directions are given as diagrams with small bits of explanatory text. The knots and small repeating patterns are teach denoted by a symbol (shown in the index above). The larger patterns are depicted with a graphic assemblage of these symbols:a diagram that shows the way the knots are placed, repeated, and connected. ‘Once you examine the symbols and diagrams you'll see they are intuitive and easy to follow—much easier than reading lots of wordy instructions! You can try out any of these knots and patterns with any cord ‘you have on hand: The amount required and the dimensions of the finished work will vary with the cord diameter. * Chapter 03 offers a selection of projects and specifies cord types and colors. You may of course use ‘whatever materials please you. Dimensions are given in both inches and centimeters, with cord lengths rounded up to the nearest whole number. Your knotting tension may be slightly different from that achieved by the samplemakérs, so use the project dimensions as a guide, not a given. And feel free to make the items larger or smaller, either by using a different weight cord or by knotting more of it. + This book was created in Japan; some of the materials pictured are not easily found in the U.S. Appropriate ‘equivalents have been specified to the best of the publisher's ability, but the project dimensions and cord quantities may not be exactly the same as in the original—test your work before cutting all your cords. Specialty bead suppliers are a good source of fine (thin) cords. Knot Symbols at a Glance #=------emnnnnmnnn Wrapping Kot 9.22 5-ph Brac 7.30 Let facing Hal Htc pad Let facing Verte ‘Lat’ Head Kot 97.35 )]fict-tstSoial =) Dabs! =) Doe Rens SS J cot Spelt =H] solr J 9.38 39 378 S)rmeren (Es) earns oxford =e one ss ¢prsame 3 raat fare yd saute jepare By | tamers ) ae 652] & Harnghone Braid oot aps S ae ey} 776 apa Oo), sere (Eaten cyt Tata Oe Ft fetes ove ap ap.50 79.80 re 79.6 7) DagoaCioe (7) Diagn cine Revers rota Few Veal ove x Hichihitacing Se ch fet asa) Che ch ft to it ot to itt \ J 0.66 \ J 66 we p68 ap.6a world of tradition EBS FERRER TSR) TST ONT Seika nee, iim Salt et Se an aR RS wee) ama orig RS ys SAITO 5 a spt oy TS TORS A ti | i PTS So tt 9 ON| When you hear the term macramé, what image "springs to mind? A mesh-patterned rustic twine "bag? A patterned belt knotted out of leather or ‘string? An accessory of some sort woven out of thin cord and metal or stone beads? Or perhaps a slightly retro bow! cover or ow! ornament? Some | people may know these items but never have heard __ the word macramé. The term macramé refers broadly to the craft “of knotting cords together decoratively to make objects. Any string, thread, or cord that can be tied will work. Typically, hemp, jute, leather, silk, ‘or cotton cords are used, but knitting yarn, kite "string, embroidery thread, rayonror other synthetic ‘cords—and really any type of cord that you may hhave lying around—can be used too. eee _ Macramé has been used in many different ways. In addition to its use for the typical bags and belts | mentioned above, it has a long history as a trim | (often including a fringe) for the edges of shawis and stoles, linens and curtains; macramé tassels r jc and can be magnificent. Once we call ‘to the different iterations of macramé, nost people realize they have some familiarity “with the craft. ‘Vine Braid (et + Vine Bracelet ght ‘Avie braid and vine rect cating t the ‘domon pera: 1300-30080) excavated tom the Sennai Maryam Burl Sten Aomori prefecture in Jopan. The braids made of 10 lengts of ine each of which measures about ‘min hicks. The bracelet isa twsted vine witha diameter of 7cm, is possible tat they orignal had lacquered fh From the colecton ofthe Department of Conservation of imartant Cute Propet, amor Prefecture Mins of Education. Shutora ‘The word Shutora comes from the Sanskrit word sutra, which ees to sacred religous ‘es. The shutora onthe ght seid to represent the sacred texts of Buddhism. Such braided cords came to Japan wih Budahism, and even tay when Buckist priests wear type of robe called a Shicjoges Striped Buddhist rests Stole, they cape a similar cod over tei shoulder: Those used today ‘are long, ticky bald sik cords, whl this ‘example onthe right is much smal, bout the sie ofa strap, The History ‘of Macramé The simple act of braiding and tying cord into something useful probably dates back to the time when humans first started using tools. In Aomori prefecture in Japan, braided plant vine and bracelet (below left) were excavated from the Sannai Maruyama Burial Site, the remains of a settlement dating to the Jomon period (c.1300-300BC). The word Jomon itself actually refers to a rope pattern that was impressed onto the surface of the characteristic ceramics of the period. It is thought that the rope pattern is linked to a belief among the Jomon people that knots contained a magical power that could bring about longevity and fertility. In other words, knots served a type of protective charm or talisman. The tradition of knotting is not limited to Japan. Because knotting is such a simple handcraft, techniques and interpretations evolved all over the world and were cultivated within the customs and culture of every region. Consider: We learned to tie a square knot and braid a lanyard as children; this knowledge is useful to us in our daily lives, and has been passed through generations as part of our day-to-day knowledge, literally becoming the" thread of life.” Itis very difficult therefore, for us to know the precise origins of knotting itself. It is also hard to be clear about the development ‘of macramé for decorative materials in the modern world. The word macramé itself is believed to come from an Arabic word meaning “knotting crossways” or “ornamental fringe:” Knotting techniques that ‘were originally used to finish off the edges of textiles, and cloth gradually took on a more decorative quality, and it is believed that the craft evolved in Eastern Europe, Western Asia, the Middle East, and Northern Africa. During the Middle Ages, techniques that were developed in the Islamic world, which was the most‘Antique cloths from Romania (et) and Hungary (ight) ‘When these cots were made, about 100 years ago, ‘roduton of handmade textes was very abo-ntenshe, jth many women growing and spinning thoi own fers, ‘ezving to spn treads into Goth, and then decorating the oh wit embroidery. n Romania and Hungary, women traonally decorated the edges of towes, shawls, {and similar ets with ne aceite macramé tinge aswel Fee ne an ma YY Inthe Japanese tea ceremony not onthe vessels but so the baskets “H Barr ccerteinescmane Bese eesta wet pss eect pe! oo Saal gageleeetlleape fore ‘tea caddies, Each bag o pouch was unique as its shape and color were ‘chsen o match the vessel t contained. advanced cultural realm of the time, were transmitted ‘toltaly as trade expanded to Asia and Europe. Knotting techniques also seem to have developed independently in various regions in Europe. In Italy, artisans in the city of Genoa developed the greatest variety of macramé types in the ‘world. Even today, macramé is more popular in Genoa than in any other city. In the sixteenth ‘and seventeenth centuries, in Europe, macramé enjoyed tremendous popularity as a decorative detail in women’s clothes. In Victorian Britain in the nineteenth century, after the Queen taught ‘macramé to the ladies of the Court, it became ‘extremely popular there, and many ladies took ‘great pleasure from braiding delicate macrameé decorations out of fine cords and threads. | During Europe's colonial period, when there was | a great movement of people and things, macramé | spread to new regions—from Spain to Mexico, from | France to Quebec in Canada, from Genoa to North | and South America. The word macramé was adopted | from Arabic into French, and from French into English | and is now understood all over the world. , | Macramé as we kriow it today was first enjoyed in | Japan during the Meiji period (1868-1912), when was adopting many aspects of European ture, Since then, at the start of the Showa period 1926-89), then after World War Il, and then again the 1980s, there have been several periods when ¥é has enjoyed great popularity. ‘Among the patterns in this book—both classic and idiosyncratic—some may appear so complicated at first glance that you'll find it hard to guess how they were made, But, actually, once you understand the basics of two macramé knots—the Square Knot (on p.3!) and the Clove Hitch (also known as the Double Half Hitch, on p. 66), you will see how these have been adapted and configured in many diverse ways to create the patterns in this book. Whatever anyone may say, because the foundation of macramé is the simple technique of tying a knot with cord, once you master the technique, all that remains is to repeat the process in a creative way. When you experience the moment of joy when a pattern emerges from your hands, you will begin to want to knot all sorts of things. In this book it is possible to introduce only a small sampling of the many variations of macramé knotting that exist. From these, we have carefully selected some basic techniques that we believe are important to master, some standard patterns that are widely used, and some patterns that have broad applications and can be easily adapted to create functional objects. When we consider the number of hands that these patterns have passed through ‘over many generations, éach pattern seems like a tiny time capsule.The Macramé ‘ediglies: Sel boos Tradition ‘Madagascar isan island nation in Tod the dan Ocean jus of the east “tan coast of content ia. A special kind of rope made fo sisal foer (rom a ocal agave plan used inthe manufactur of nical Macramé, a handcraft that has been rooted macramé bags, which re passed down through the generations exported to ar vay cout. and brightened up people's daily life all over the world, can be found today in craft objects full of warmth and simplicity and in fashion and home accessories, where it may be chic or artisanal (or both!) according to your eye. We have gathered here a number ‘of macramé items from different parts of the world. Similar knotting patterns are in Chapter 02 of this book. ' ‘Turkey: Protective Charm ‘n Turkey, a Narzar Boncugu, a pee Garde Geet pes n: Phaeton oreceave | ‘evil eye and keep bad luck at bay. | ‘you visit a Turkish souvenir shop, jaws nay croc en, alr seoamctanne tren Net , 18 a simple example, mounted on eee rmacanéeiies Sado Island, Japan: Pt Tivet ‘This is apo rivet made by a {arming family on Sad sand, pan. This household objet, ‘ighty knotted from ce straw, reflects he wisdom of trmers who let noting go to waste rom tele harvests Ifyou vista shop that specializes In etic goods, you wil often see macramé accessories such as bracelets, ankets, and necklaces. They come from such countries as Mec, Per in South Aer, oF Bangladesh: Jute Sandals Indonesa and oer counties in Souteast tea natural ber thats @ staple materia in ‘Asia. Each region nas tterent pattems and Banglades, where women use to mek various noting tectriques, ad they ae made handmade fata products, such as these sandals, using vary of mater, ncuding hem, 5a means of ering an come aed cord, leather, and wooGetting Started in Macramé yeLesson or Any Type of Cord Can Be Used In macramé, you can use any type of cord that can be knotted. Whether you prefer the natural look ‘of hemp, the cool appearance of leather; the intricacy that can be achieved with finer types of cord, the bright colors of perle cotton for friendship bracelets, or traditional macramé cords, you can select the type and the thickness you need, depending on what you want to make. The selection of the material is one of the joys of macramé. However, even though any of these materials can be used in macramé, a supple cord that has some elasticity is easiest for beginners to knot into a neat form. [Hemp id Jute For macrame a commoniy used fers hemp, afast-crowing plant that thrives without he use of pesticides and sos kno for its pur, ‘organic qualtes. Hemp cords have avery natural anpearance and are manufactured in diferent colors and thicknesses, from the fie cords used for accessories andthe thicker cords used 1o make bags and mats, Jute, Similar rust fe, is another common choice. Boh hemp and jte twine are really avalable, but you may find the best selacton of colors and ne _welghtsoniipe and in specaty bead stores. n tis book, many samples ‘are made from Jute Rame, a softer and more poished blended fiber cord for which nen cord coud be a good substitute as could pure jute). ‘There canbe issues with both hemp and jute; for example, if the cords are not of handcraft qual, the fives wil ray easily and can havea strong ‘mel Of course, we recommend using handirat qualty cord. Also, hemp and other similar bers shrink when wet, so’be careful when they (et city to ont wipe them witha cloth. you have fo wash them, only do so by hand,For accessories lke belts and bags, leather is a great choice, There are many variations and textures to choose from, including fat ace, round cords, and suede, each of which comes in many hues. When leather gets wet, the color bleeds and can stain other object, so cae shouldbe taken when choosing colored leather. It sould also be stored away fom direct sunight. ‘quitsseyy ul parweas uma ania NGEssential Tools * Useful Tools A. koting Board ‘Apia board to wich you tach he crt. ‘paca boards have agit pied on the, “which can sere as a guide to pater spacing, B. Macramé Pins “These ar sedi tach the corto the board. ‘Fins and push pins work fine, C. Binder Cin ‘Wen crs ar to tick to be pied to the ‘board they canbe atone by ac that canbe ‘pened nsoad. al am E. Adhesive Tapes. ‘you are not using knotting board, you can tape ‘the ends ofthe cord to your desk. Inaction, ‘tape can be wrapped around the Cord ends to ‘stop them from fraying, Also, it you need to give your hands a rest, you can use tape to hold your ‘work in place I you are concerned the tape might impair the surface ofthe material you are using, ‘se easily removable painter's bie tap. F, Scissors iis best iouse spc cat css G. aw Poke the tip ofan aw! between cords to help ‘tighten or loosen the knots. H. Large-eye Sewing Needle “Tapes and yan noadles are needed to weave cord end int the back othe work when you are fished Woting, 10 20deyy \ puesey ul pores umI5 = Mm Pal cr ued cchieeaned ‘between or within a knot Nt necessary but very useful, J. Glue ana Bamboo Skewers ‘Song craft ue canbe used to secur al ‘os and prevent fraying. Use bamboo skewers @o create a plain loop: ‘Before you do any knotting or braiding, ‘oid your filer cord in half and let it extend above the working cord to form op ian psy Fil.) Fold te filer corn al and use apn to attach the fld to your knoting board | lo 1 Stat here. Wil you fold your filer Kym eatealop, | |S fyouae ety | You are making: cord to oreate a loop? “>| mae fore. ‘hea ‘Plain pot braided jimi. trot vied or kt? | Semis sete, oten B: Knotted or braided?” | @ bob . ‘Is your starting place \ | ‘Wil you have a tinge? at | © rt you are toting | > | your ier co to Ato | A-The end ofthe cord | Take a lop afer Byes |B: The middie of the | braing refer to ‘cord | ‘option ©) on p. 19. | you ata an | eae ae @y iste mia? >| at mumta ‘ii | Set wit onion @ s | | 0n p. 19, B.No. | | peered Soe 2 — Fold the working cod in half to, an tay |Cunder tye filer cord pin othe board Begin noting(© Wests a inottod or: braided loop ifthe sennt you are making has 2 or mate fill cord, you may knot or braid oop atthe stating end, 55 © eset wih te ents ten Use this technique if you want to begin your sennit without creating a loop— you may begin kroting near 1 end or anywhere along te filer cord you tke. lope ends abot To start by attaching a charm in the middle @ Start his way you wish to attach a charm oF pendant at the mic of your To set up a panel without ge (Version Here isthe most basic way to attach working cord to an anchor cord, 2 Tonal op op erg ering cod Hd the le cords tga Losey ti anf ertand kat (-»p. 21) a short distance | from tei midpoint and pinto your board. } Unt the temporary knot fold the braided section in hal and pin the otto the boar, Poston the working cord around the braided lop: pin othe board. Begin tng, Braid or knot the cords fortieth length lesred for your loop. | | 1 ie oe ‘Start kroting | | =a | | aes Sat | When using lester cord, secure the filer cords witha smal bide lp and pin the clip to your board Hold he filer cords together Loosely te an ‘vethand knot (-¥p. 21) where you wish to begin noting; in to your boar. Begin noting, nam —_Temporay at os 1 J \When you fish knting the cords below the charm, tunpin the work and unt the oot. Ret the work tthe board wih the kote section above the charm, and knot the remaining scton Hold the ler cons together. Losely te an ‘overhand knot (~p. 21) atthe midpoint, where you wish fo poston the charm, Insert the filer cord ond through the cham; side the charm to the knot. Place the work on your oar wih the knot above the charm; pin the knot o ‘he board. Begin knating below the charm, * 1 I 2) Ityou are making a tubular plooe (such asa bag), stretch the anchor cord around the Te an ovrhand krat tng board and, leaving Fol working cod in half and side It under the anchor cord wth te loop pointing upfeoninued on ».20), (p.2) at each end of ‘he anchor cord stretch ‘he cord and pin to your oar through the knots. both ends fog enaugh to come working cos, te Ittogether at 1 edge ofthe board 9 auresoeyy ut parsers Bum25 mm HOpass eed:Fd the loop ofthe working cord down over the anchor | more working cords inthe same way you are making a tub pece, ‘2 ors al around then + uni the anchor cord and ‘rep loving te ends Fold a working cord in hal and side it under the anchor chord wih the ‘oop painting down. Follow @ step 1 on page 19, {to st up the anchor cor, © Pin working cords under it as Sho here, ting them cextond above as neve for your dosed fnge. ‘ed minus 2. he dangling ‘ends ofthe anchor cords now ‘count asthe nal 2 working Pull he ends of the working cord to tighten the loop against the anchor cor,Lesson 05 e is an assortment of basic knots that can be used to secure or tie the ends of the cords—either nporarily or permanently. Most are not used to create macramé patterns, but they are very handy Ja) puresdeyy Ut parsers 3umI2D ass the cord end around itself and through the Hold muti stands of loop it forms, as indicated Pal the end of the cord to cod together to ti inthe he bythe arom, tigtity chose the knot same way q I 3 } A x : Now css he 2 as Fassth tp frown) co | as shoo byte aro, ove, woe, anditen oer fF passing eon of ean the oto fed cot as trough te kop fomed [Pub ends ofboth shown bytwobe, corso ten he tet | | ‘Separate 1 cor rom the (group and pass ts end ‘around th oters and ise, and then though te loop itfoms, as inated by the q Pal the end ofthe ting cod to tightly close the ot Done. you loop a Single cord and te this way fas on the right,' Coil Knot {Use this technique to make a longer knot on a single cord. The length ofthe not wil vary depending on the number Of mes you wind the cord. Wrapping Knot Use this technique when you'd tke ‘substantial binding around a group of ‘cords. Tur the werk around as you wrap to make sure the binding is neat ‘and without gaps. Figure Eight Knot ‘Asimple, decorate knot that looks especialy nice tie ina thick cord or ‘r0up of tin cords handled as one, gue it iat yt + |i {knot made wih 2 cords. tied one after another, this koot wl form a chin vith n even bumpy tere. aint gol § 995 v Pass the end ofthe cod up and over itset so that itfoms a lop as shown, Fold along werking cord fn red onthe agra) and ay it agai he flr cords as shown. Wrap end B around and around, stating at the top and ending $70.5 om above the folded loop (C 8 Loop the end ofthe cord ‘around to form a figure ‘ght as shown, Wind the end ofthe ood times (a mar) around the lft side ofthe lop. 2K | | } } Pass end B of the ‘wrapping cor through 8 Follow te path ofthe row to pass the end ofthe cord through the lower lop. | | tighten the kn, hold + end ofthe cod in each hand and gent pull up the ond that evtends above te cal Pul up cord end Ato sige loop C inside the wrapped binding. Ot off ends A and 8 cose tothe binding. a(t \ Pal the cord above and below the kno, adjusting the shape as you close the kt p Loosely tithe right fed) cd ovr the et cord as shown Follow the path ofthe azrows to loosely pass the left cord behind and then forward ver the right cord, inserting i trough the oop made instep 1. ye Hold the knot between the gers of 1 hand and, wih the other hand, pul first the lt cord and then the ight cord to ohnTidying up the loose end of a filler Tidying up the loose end of cord or anchor cord working cord a ‘en you nad to ide Sima, en ou ned to Zz teen oa eco ie thers f waking cas, $ aran anchor corse {se yam node ogo . tapesty reed pass each B cor brug teks on he ° wrong side. sessful, all the knots must be consistent and aligned appropriately for the litele difficult at first, but there are some helpful tricks for controlling the ‘tis surprisingly easy to keep your knotting even and smooth. ‘Aterrating Square of Lark's 4-5 tes the length ot ead Kats te ished pice ‘cist easy Mesh 2-23 neste gto (1a, 72cm ner) the ist ioe 2-29 tase eg of etd nat 236 este ameter ot | he isos ootKeep Your Tension Even ‘The strength with which you igten the knots alec the consistency oftheir ‘ize Practice unl you finda rhythm and see that your knots are consistent, Iying fat (not twisted), and evenly spaced. It you notice the work loking ‘oose, pull firmly onthe anchor coro filer corto tighten the spacing, Toavoid contusion, partculary when you are creating a pattem with mutiple cords of the same colo, attach a label of some sor tothe end of each cord ‘0 can identity it. Choose a labeling material that fs suitable for the fbe, ‘won't get inthe way, and wont fal off, for instance: colored stickers orbits of tape on which you write numbers or eters. ‘When you have to pass 2 cords through a ‘bead or similar object, rst wrap their ends ‘ogetier with bit ape you then wart to ‘passa thrd or fourth cord through the same. bead, inset those cords between the first 2 {a in the far right drawing). You wil be able ‘opul all the strands smoothly through from ‘the other side of the bead. (ne beauty of macramé isthe variety of pattern that can be created simply by ting kot in spectc arrangement. To ensue thatthe position of the nos in your chosen pattem is correct, t helps to check them as you work; this is especialy true foc mesh patterns As you can see in photo 1, one ofthe easiest methods for keeping @ ‘pattern even iso sce Itto the grid onthe knoting board Secure the work 40 the board by pinning through each kl, and te subsequent knots at intervals that match the ori ‘Another method for ensuring consistency i to use a bar uch as a let) ‘8 a spacer between horizontal rows, asin photo 2: this fs handy you do [ea] To calculate more precisely how much cord you wll need for apiece, we recommend you do some test knotting —a sample swatch—wth te actual ‘cord you wil be using before you stat For sennits, make a swatch 2-4"/5—106m lng, ad for panels, make & swatch about 2-4"75~10em square. Cut a measured length of each cod before you begin, and wen done, measure the length remaining to see how much you actualy used. Then use this figue to calculate he ttl length of cord you wil nee to make the complete pece. ae —- with a Sample Swatch Tape Cord Ends for Easier Threading Wrap wit pe — ‘tot es jee ee 2nd cond dowd Use a Grid to Keep Patterns Even ‘not havea knoting board Fist analyze the way your knot wil be formed 0 you can slide the bar consistently between the cords, and then ie the cords. ‘snugly agains it Ifyou are making a tubular piece, like @ bag, the cords from the front ‘and back layers can easily become tangled. To prevent this, side a sheet of ‘raph paper between them before you position your work on te board then pin through al layers, asin photo 3. Tie the knots on the top layer, unpi, tum ‘the entire work over so the bottom layer son top, re-pin, and proceed.é Troubleshooting Q&A y how well prepared you are when you start your knotting, you may find yourself getting stuck m time to time. The following are some methods for preventing and dealing with tricky situations. Wii do my imactame prs [eam] Fp corsng out | Question eae oy pee I found a mistake. liso ore te erty What should | do? ‘auresoepy U} parses un295 Jivani \ ost rection fom which you This happens to everyone at some point, Al ling the working cord. I itis A... you can dois undo all the knotting until you get back tothe mistake, core it, and then redo ‘the portion you took out If you ind you mast undo your ere fot cn not, work careful, using pins o keep the pice taut aes ee 8 and an av to gently tease the knots apart. be ce ofa ton To avoid having to go back and corect carer end ofthe cord te a oop mistakes, keep checking your work as you go along ___There are afew ways to add more coc in oder to fx his problem, each designed to remedy to A. aiden stvaton 2s explained below and on p.26.No mater wich you use, be suet leave _ lng tals of cord atthe join for treading into large needle and weaving ito the wrong side of when you're rished ‘you run out of the right and the left working cords on a sennit Yo add anew working cord to each edge of your work (shown with Square Knots -»p. 31). (Back of work) ‘When the piece is > completely knoted ide ‘the ends ofthe original working cords by inserting them into the knots onthe wrong side (~¥p. 23). technique toa new working cord to just 1 edge of a your work (shown with Square Knots ~p. 31) (Back ot work) ‘When te piece is completly kote, hideIfyou run out of 2 filer cords on a sennit (Version A) ‘This method of adding new filler cords makes a strong connection and leaves only 2 loose ends to weave into your fished work (shown with Square Knots ->p. 3). (Front of work) Fold the ends of he orginal filer cords up, tonard the & Ifyou run out of 2 filler cords on & Ifyou run out of 1 filler cord and 1 working cord on ‘a sennit (Version B) asennit This easy method of adding new fer cords is not as You can use a single new cord to replace 1 flr cord and 1 working cord at the same time (shown with Square Knots ->p. 3). (Front of work) Fold the new cord in alt of werk) (Back of wrk) ‘The ends of he cords When the knoting is are complete, inset the inside the los, so ends ofthe original ‘there is no need to cords under the knots - weave them in on the wrong side. ® ‘Ifyou run out of a working cord on a panel ‘Whether you've run out of cord or wish to change colors t's easy to add a new working cord ‘midway through your work Ifyou run out of an anchor cord on a panel {talso eas toad an anchor cord in the mide of your Work.PC. / + ASample Knoting Diagram bl corresponds toa specific knot: in his chapter, the ky to for that Knot is next to the diagram. aly, he worked in horzotal ows. The heave top tine cord; the dts on it epresent the knots that tthe the anchor cord,Sennit Patterns” Basic Knots, Braids, and Bands” ©1) © ©) © Braiding cords is just tke braiding long har. It can be done with 3 strands, o 4, 8, or morebeige the left working cord is white, zg 5 8 s ae the same color, the fl 2 working cod ayThe @ ing and Right Let faci alternately cords. The of ye 4 working 08) ¢) A total of 6 con 2 working me as c) but| This simple briting method is familar to almost everyone. your cod is | Pete 3-ply Braid | iferent on the front an back, take care that only 1 sie shows ‘alent HT oA AA ie (ross cord A over cord, (ross cord C over cord A. Cross cord 8 over cod C. Continue tera crossing the ight and et outer cords ve the ‘center cor; tigen the rad as you work. A | Ik dificut at fist, but once you lam how-—crossing the cords in| Photo 4-ply Braid Sequence “ght over et twice, and net crossing the cor then in the | "Dat "canter tt bones easy. ! ABCD Gross cot B oct mao ca pected Contin nis name ting the brad as you work. F "or this bra, you fist cross bth ouside cords tonard the centr and; sto (03) S-ply Braid | coneo enrcavaioe: HE peering HOw RO ABC DE BACE D Be AcD (ross cord A ver cord 8 and cord nthe center, cross cord E behind Cross cord B over cor E and cord Continue, repeating sens 2 and 3 over cord D. cord Cand then over cord, Dower co ¢. (don't forget, the eter Ds won't apply as the cords mov) tighten the braid as you werk. | Athough more comple, you'l see the easy ogc of this braid once you | hate (04) 6 ply Braid | setups mo ot ial eras. nes Hl TRL TL ABDCEF ADBECF ADE BCF ODE AF (ross cord D under cord C Inthe center, crs cord B«——Weave both outer cords (A _Cross the 2 cords in the Continue, repeating steps ‘and then over cord B; cross. er cord, ‘and F ove-and-under nto canter (A and F) leftover. 3.and 4 (Gon forget, he ‘ord E ver cord ©. the center as shown, sight letter Is won't apply asthe cords mov} ighten the braid as you work 30This one of the most fundamental macramé knots. Tied in succession, mhete ‘Square Knot it forms a flat chain | 99 Left-facing Square Knot ‘Begin by pulling the left working cord (A) away trom the other cords. Bend cor and, leaving Pass cord B behind the fler Gen pull cords A and Fel tighten the knot gap, rss itor the coms and tring Rout tothe B tothe ight and left (Cord 8 fom a vertical file cords and then under font through the ft oop respectively. The knots bar onthe let edge of cud B of cord hal made, the seat Zo seidey) Right-facing Square Knot Begin by puting the ight wrkng cord aay rom the other cords 2 3 4 5 , a A < a an = 2 § : om . ‘ aS i. # 3 2 Bend oo B and, leaving Pass CoA behind the filer Gent pul cords A and Repeat steps 1-3 but Fri tghten the kot g2p, rss ior the cons and tring ot tothe Bo theright and let reverse the way you cross Cord forms a vertical bar file cords and then under fron through height oop respecte. The knots the cords as shown, ‘onthe right edge ofthe ond of cord 8 hal made sent Which cord is next? ‘Make your square knotting ‘Whether you bogn witha Lf-facing or Right reversible facng Square Knot, when a series of Square Inspare roti, he shape of the kets rots itd, he vertical "bars om on bah onal onthe font and reverse is the same, txges ofthe sent. t's easy to forget whether bt the working cords are 2 dteent ys have jus ted the fst or second ha of obo, one wil form the vertical edge your kot ad thus lose track ot which cord to “bar portion ofthe kot, the ahr the Usenet. Here's a sua key The cord coming Crom under the lst vertical bar isthe one tobend over the filer cord nex. crossing cords, and the clr placement wile reversed when you tu the work ‘ove. This photo shows the reverse ofthe sonntb) on p. 2. 5 | This pattern is worked with 6 cords, which are grouped differently after each | "hote Alternating Square Knots | nots ed. The let 4 are kroted using Letfacing Square Knots ad the ight 4 | 35> ‘knotted using Right-facing Square Knots. If cords A and B are different colors, the ' ‘result will be a pattern like that d) on p. 29. (ill 7A) A “ih Fierce Fics Begin wth the et 4 cords. Of Tea Let-acing Square Knot with Now work with he right 4 cords, Tea Rgh-facing Square Koot these, rat the mide 2 cords as the A cor (ee above treating the mid 2 as filer with the B cords. The sequence is thefiler cords andthe outer cards and the outer 2 a working complete. Repeat these 4 steps. eons as the working cords cards B) 317) A simple knot usi 1 working ou knot the working cord from the lef, you get a Left-facing Half Hitch Spiral a). you knot from the right, you get a ight-facing Half Hitch Spiral b). (8) A bumpy 2-cord sennit for which the left and right cords take tums be the working cord. Left facing knots tied with 1 cord alternate with right-acing knots tied with the other.“e ao eates see nS ; aay ce ee ~. "This series of simple alacent kot tied wha single working cordaround. | mete Half Hitch Spiral | alread omsa spa ecaseal ets face sane wy, | \-[}) Left-facing Half Hitch ‘The working cord passes infront of and then tes around the filer cords from the let side, ‘resulting in a ne of bumps that pias dowrvard from left to right. 1 2 3 Wong ons Fler cots Use a working cord thats 4-5 Wrap the working cord forward Pal the end ofthe working cord When the Koos spiral ughty times the desired length ofthe and then back around the fer own to tgtten the Let-facing ‘hatway around th filer cord, finished sennt Hold to the bet cas; pass it though the oop Hal Hitch Knot tighten them by pushing them of the filer cons, on the et upward, Right-facing Half Hitch ‘The working cord passes in front of and then tes around the filer cords rom te right side, resulting ina tne of bumps that spirals downward rom right to et 1 2 3 Wong owe Fer ot se a working cord that is 4-5 Wiap the working cod onward Pal he end ofthe working cord \When the knts spiral oughiy times the desired length othe ‘and hen back around the filer ‘onto tighten the ght facing hafay round the filer cord, finished seni. Hod to the right ‘cords; pass it thraugh the oop Hal Hitch Kot. tighten them by pushing then ofthe fller cords ‘on the ight upward. cs - | This is an easy textured half hitch sennit made of 2 cords; each is | (08) Alternating Half Hitch Chain | Stray te wig ow ante iro : 1 2 2 = ering The symbol tells which way od the first knot faces Inthe instructions on te et and Fler cone ‘the symbol above, we show the Hat Wich Gan srtg fa he ee ee ‘fight edge, with a Right-facing a ‘Halt Hitch Knot. When you see the symbol bel, you should sta the sequence am tee Tobogh, use the eftcordas the Nowsich cod andse tte The sequenoes complet Repeat file co ane e aFag-acng ——oigral ler crt a Lesion 1 and 2 nt yourchan's——_Sybolforan Hat Hitch Kno arund wth re facing Hal Hitch Knot road the the desired gh Atemating Ha ch tight cord. original working cord. chain starting from the left edge. 4| The Lak’ Head Knot sometimes called a Reverse Daute Ha ich. | mete Vertical Lark's Head Knot "Noe now the vertcal baron te ede tos bath ends tthe warkingcad. | "3° Right-facing Vertical Lark's Head Knot (a) Use te rg cod asthe working cod, and work down, placing each wrap below the previous ne. ir 4, 2 = 3 Wrap the wring cord forwar Wap the working crt bend ult marking cord to igtten epost tps 1-3unthyour and hen back around te fer an then forward arcu the filer and complete the ket senitisthedesrediengn. cor pass it trough he open cor past trough the foop on 2 tert the ont 8 Left-facing Vertical Lark's Head Knot (b) Use the let cod asthe wrkng cord, ard werk down, placa each rap boon the preus one. z 5 I 2 S 4 ; rg z a i | Wa te wing cr ots Wap the working cord behindand Pale waking corto toon Rape tps 1-3 unt your andthe ack aud lr ttenfoward arate cor, and complet te kot. sort the deste rh fort pass tough ep on ——_~pasRBroug tea on thee font \Wen you ata Let: and Rgtfacing Laks Head Knots, sma | mh (TH 7 Alternating Lark's Head Knots. vertca bars form along both edges ofthe seni. es (@) 3 4 ur cot > CR iene nN Tewerking cow Aina Leftacing Te working cord in a ght- ‘The inking section ofA should le Continue knotting inthis way Laks Head kt. facing Lark's Head Knot. Then most flat. Next xing working cord making sure the linking cords tring cord A below tis knot and Below this knot ane anther Te eveny ang the exes. ti another Lef-acing Lark's Fight facing Lark's Head Kot. Head Knot et) “2 > > Make a loopy picot edge t * The Ateratng Laks Head Ko semitin 16) 0np. 33 has large loops, called picots, ‘along 1 edge. To make a picot, all you have Jodois eave extra length inthe working Pin down the cord at a Complete 1 Left-tacing Remove the pin, hold |iaiaver seats esas oper geo te Las Hadoe—teilr cs a ph j 2 rol bet length # of the desired up the knot to create [engi eierioa isonet MM ane “so 5Spirals formed when the frst half of a Square Knot is ted repeatedly. b) The Right-twist Spiral i tie from the uare Knot. ¢) Contrasting working cords creat decorative Left-wist Spiral@ Doi Spal are ted with 2 waking crs; ws t,t gts made wh contrasting werking cords (3) g) in the Double Alternating Spiral Kno, tied with both Left-twist and Right-twist Spiral Knots, the edge bars form a da fh) is made with contrasting working cords,| Also known as the Half Knot Spiral, this twisting sennit is created when | Photo @) Spiral Knot | jst ha ofthe Square Knot (-p. 1) is ted repeatedly 6 T— ) Left-twist Spiral Knot [J When the first haf of the Let-Facing Square Knot is ted repeatedly, the vertical "bars" ofthe knot become offset, forming a spiral tat wists down from ft ight. | | 6 2 3 4 | Working z cord B a el a wotirg = ae 8 ah Pome Fe os A Bend cord A ard, eng a gap, ess cord 8 etd he er PullodsAand the right nd Bend cord 8 dow and, avg & ‘05 ve their crs nd ‘8 and eng i ate ont leftespectreh One Spal Knots gap cass Rover he flr cords ‘hen under cod. trough tee op of cod A compl and thn under cord A z aes Tur the work, not your head a A Dat wm this ais eversble A s ‘80 you can keep crossing “left over Palo, fig sth work eves and the cor sch poston —and il be esr yo teu ein. as ox bein the er Pulcords Bando te ight and Repeat step 1-6 unl he semit ‘cords and bring it out to the front \eft respectively. The second Spiral 1 the desired length. As the spiral ‘through the left loop of cord B. Knot is complete. ‘forms, let the work revolve—the ‘eft and right working cords will ‘switch positions naturally. Push the Sequence of ns uproot Right-twist Spiral Knot =) similar to the Let-wist Spiral Knot, but made by repeating the fist ha ofthe Right-facing Square Knot, resulting ina spiral that sts down from gto et. I 2 3 Waring cook 8 A - => rng a cod ety File cons Bend cord B and, eaving a gep, ass cord A beind the flr Contin, repeating steps 1 and 2 ‘As the spiral forms, tthe work cross it over te flr cords and ‘cords and bright Rout to the (Gort forget, te ete ds won't revole—the lf and right then under cord A front trough the riht oo ot apply as the cords move. ering cords wil sich postions cord. Pull cord A and B evenly naturally (the Tip above). Push cutwars. the sequence of knots upwara to tighten, 38, ‘This knot is made using 2 pairs of working cords and tying Spiral Knots 1 ee (42) Double Let-twist Spiral Knot Steno} tat ys banwthce | 2 i 3 4 . n Aa a 2 Colors Make a Bolder ey ‘Move cord B up, out of the way, Repeat step 2 but move cord A Pattern a Sunooonundind tot pacrgtsigtodnintd’ upawtaltena/anbebe tt fonp. 37 sks sabe : CoA tsbtenstetindcod wih Suen set heh 5 fttenwincwth ma tat Sahar owaneg cos ° 8 twist Spal Kat (p38). Double Right- ‘ferent cla The fet ‘twist Spiral Knot pretty and more dramatic, with 4 5 Cen ine etraeen ie Esforatlpale a | Nios salouseatiantns 3 | i: Soto : | 4 ’ | ° Si ? \ i re DntieSoalKnis comple, Merry 4or One Sra) Tomek te sre sl ro Potsmszadsumios Koos tete iecotsanl rtf lon be sp en cecee ptptcnupunien — htsecin ta terpenes ears: Spelt nea. 3, " | Forthis damond-textured sennit, you alternately te Right-twstandlet- | Photo Double Alternating Spiral Knot | twist spiral rots. The resuit is design with 2 intersecting sols. | yt . a S . 38) with cord A. left and make 1 Lef-wist Spiral Knots poste so each werk cord rt with cra B. One Double Te ey to making he Ocuble Sls agonal as shown and ‘Meraing Spiral Krais compete, Aerating Spal Kot repeat the ens fm an X. ety is to make su the ands tersect at requar ines The edge bas should 4 5 ‘moat aia atthe tp or 2 8 side pint of he damon every Pes time youve completed 3 Dubie idowlekzos Alternating Spa Knots Practoe vi contrasting cords! Ages A cos tere info al fing the whale kot back When te edge ar of cords A Now te stp 3 wt and st 2 slg tothe righ and conve, and Bee trying wih card wt; repeat vice. Oocasonaly, fepeatng stops 2and 3 vice. Bet he wrkrotate unt the fata the ler cords and push wo ake sue the cords oerap space faces you and switch the the koto tigen, Repeat sles exactly as shown as you change ‘orientation of the cords as shown. 26. fomAtBiOA 9eater ti ee Bo Fide NN (You can create round ropes tke a) and b) with 4 cords. you use 2 colors the surface wil havea diagonal stipe s, the surface wil ha ail adjustment tothe braiding sequence will create a square rope: ¢) and d) If you use 2 col1 at te bap os oa wok Se sel |e ® Knotted-Loop Bumps | Square Knots, ol them up, and insert the cord ends back nto your work. | "46y Faces ZB 2 4 Cate a a (| Te 3 Square Kris bel the pont Lit the ends fhe ler cas and Pulloun the filer cardsorolthe Make 1 mare Sue Koo boon ver you want he ut ke we arcs and racet hook 3-40 secton io abl. thetallo secure buen 9.3 {ofeed tem teugh te gaps ete efit cords an the working cords a shown, Synbalfo iz Lop Tie and roll more knots to make a loop To make @ knotted loop on the face of your work, simply te and roll more Square Knots. For example, inthe photo at right, the oop is ‘made of 8 Square Knots, Experiment to find the ‘number to te, or use the numeral inthe center SUES ‘of the symbol for a given project. The diagram eo futcomas wesw igasonce | Ee | ‘sequence of 3 Left-facing Square Knots followed ‘by a Knotted Loop of 8 Square Knots. | Troe psf waking cos edn sence ia Saute Ks, ee = §) = Saga ‘verti, Hating oops lng the edges of your werk xb cords | "SQ. = * are the best choice here. Make a Square Koot (->p. 31) wih cords Athen cords 8 then cord Ut cords 8 and Cup out ofthe vay; bring cords A down behind ‘hem, creating a semicircular oop (on each ede ofthe wor, and tie ina Square Knot. Lutcords Cand A up out ofthe way; bring cards B dow behind and tein @ Square Knot, leaving oops as instep 2 Lt cord and B up out ofthe way, bring cord C down behind and le ina Square Knot, eaving oops a in step 2 Repeat stops 2-4 unt the sents the desired length . | This variation changes the Fishbone knotting sequence so the Picots | hte Fishbone Picot Sennit (B) |) Greate concentric circles. You can string a bead in the center of the | "patter if you ike. ' - ir Make a Square Kot (-»p. 31) wih cos A then cords 8, hen ands C. 2 ‘Sing a bead onto the flr cor. Bring cords C dow, creating @ ‘smal semicircular oop on each edge ofthe work, and na Square Krot. Brings cords B down in front, creating a medium semicciar loop on each edge of the wok, and te in a Square Knot. Brings cords A down in front, creating large semicircular lop on each edge of the wor, and ti ina Square Knot. Continue inthis maner, aye using the inner cords to make the rst knot ater adding another bead,Atrough the loop created by cord ofeach cord to tighten the kot, is the desired length. c In this technique, 4 cords are overlapped in sequence to create a paral} "hete (27) oy pound tayo cross pattem. The direction ofthe oveap 1 consistent and forms a | "Ay" diagonal pattern on the rope surface. * 2 Se 4 ° D 2 = A e A 2 pei sconenh 4-5 Faldo Acercol Facute war AG mcr EL ttl ie fines he deste gt of the Cover cords Ban. then rough he op creed : finshed pee; arange hom end yok 8 toed to fom across as town, 3 (Grovetan 2 cots, each 10 tires s the insted eng) sth ; D i 3 Create diagonal stripes A ‘in b) on p. 41, cords A and > 3. are beige and cords B and D are 8 i white, When you use 2 colors Z a J like this, you create a diagonally stiped lanyard that looks bit ‘One ata time, genty pull the end One krt of the ply Round Repeat steps 2-5 untl the lanyard ke a barbershop pole. ieachcor tothe tie trot. Lanyards complet. ise dared length nays bg, with he od that pons north the letter IDs won't apply as the cords oe | Similar to the Four-ply Round Lanyard, but after each knot, you reverse | 4-ply Square Lanyard | the drecton in which you ova he cords, creating a square rope win | "Ar" 41 "aera! texture. ' 2 a) 4 ° Doe 3 | ja | }c S A | gn with 4 cords, each4-5 ‘Follow saps 2-5 of Four Toegin te second int erse Fld cord B over card Cand cord A | Ties the gested eng of tho ‘Round Layard abo) omake the recon and foldcardC ver overcrdsB an. finished piece; arrange them end- ‘the first knot. cord B. tendo fom across a shown, {Or overtap 2 cords, each 10 times: | be fnshed igh) | 5 S A 7 | . a Ny | Ss Create Vertical Stripes B = For d) on p. 41, cords A and C are beige and cords 8 and D 8 axe white, These are the same Ic oly alors as int), but withthe 4-ply ‘Square Lanyard the folded cords Fold xD ovr cord Cand One ata ne get pul te end Repeat steps 2-6 unl te anard ain in vera stipes 4a43) These muit-cord braids ae great for small leather items. Use 2 colors to create a vertical stripe, as in b), or a diagonal stripe, as inc), 29) Six cords create a thicker brad, I you use a round cord instead ofa flat effect will be sightly° = 3. ° & ) A decorative Avali Knot made with been tightened into a bald),) Round 4-ply Braid fort Front (Ag BECHeRD, ‘Begin with 2 cords, each about 2¥ times the desired length ofthe {inished piece; fold each in hal ver ring. (Or use 4 cords, each about 1¥% times the desir rshed length) Cross cod C over cord 5 Feot ea eee) Flow the arow to wrap cord ¢ behind cords A and B; then wrap forward and pace between them, |For this 4-ply braiding tachnique you wrap the outside cordsinaterating | 1 hae || Sequence around the 2 inside cords. The trick: the cord currently not in | ' "uss the one to use nex. Follow the aro to wrap cord D behind cords Band; then wrap forward and pace between them, 6 a 7 a Ke BD ul the whol rad tt. the ‘cards havea font and reverse, adjust them so the fons face out hh A cash 6, Follow the arrow to wrap cord A behind cords C and D; then wap forward an place between them. | Conte braiting, repeating steps 2-6 (don't forget, the eter IDs wort apply asthe cords ave), Kk Follow the arrow to wrap cord B behind cords D and then wrap orward and place between ther. Use 2 colors for effect For this 4-ply Brad you can create @ ciagonal stipe pattern by using 1 color for cords A and B, and a deren color for cords C and D, asin e) on p44. you make A and C a single colo, and ‘cords 8 and D a diferent coor, your braid will have straight, vertical stripe as in on p. 44. (20) Round 6-ply Braid AK Bint) DARE Begin with 3 cords, each about 206 times the desired length of the finished pee; fld each in half ver ‘aring. (Or use 6 cords, each about 1% times the desired fished length.) (ross cord C over cord. A BOA ce ee tree as shown. "This is variation onthe Round 4-py rad that uses 6 cot. 's mre | hae | complicated, but the basic principle of bringing the outer cords into the | "a "center i the same. A cEF a Bo Flow the arow to wrap cord F behind cords EC, D, and B; then ‘wrap forward around B, under D, ‘and out between D and C. 6 Fron DAB EFC Flow the arrow to wrap cord © as shown, AK : Asap F Cle Follow the arto wrap A behind B, DF and ; then wrap forward ‘around C under F, and out between D and 7 foo DAB CEP Foton the arom to wrap cord D as shown 1 photo 4 Free DA) FC E Folow te arow to wap cad E Shown 8 fret fret Pl he whol rad ight. the cords havea font and reverse, adjust them so the fonts fac cut Repeat steps 2-7 unt the braids ‘he desred eng | | |"Here 8 cords braided together make @ square rope patted with | Pte (1) ‘Square Herringbone Braid | nested sone rt and back imered son theses. abelthecord | "ae "ends to keep them straight. : e d \ 4 iC 9 = ‘Align 8 crs side-by-side, Follow the arow to wrap cod Foon thearow to wrap cord Wrap ord Bove and then behind 3. ‘gouping 4 on the left and 4 on ‘over and then behind cords F and over and then behind cords D and cords H and E, bringing it to rest 10 2 ‘the night. E, bringing it to rest to the right of A.bring it to rest to the left of cord the right of cord A. Pull to tighten. Pp ‘cord D. Pull to tighten. E. Pull to tighten. o 7 8 5 6 Leftside Front Rg sie eae # 4 colors make a striking pattern 3 In b) on p. 45, 4 colors were = iy ET used for the Square Herringbone g Ap cH! Braid, paired as folows:Aand H, a ‘Wrap cord G over then behind Keep braiding ike this from Band G,CandF, and D and E. By 2 {ards A and, beegingtorestto aerate edges, ting the ently te whole raid wi _—_-aking his wey, we created a IholetofcordH.Pul io igiten. oulemost cordon 1 edge and become smuae, whe nested vs dramatic fetherike pater. Try ‘waging 'down betwen the porting upar dawn on atenale it using clos that you te. second andra cor ofthe sides. ‘opposite group. | This decorative kratis also known asa Double Coin Knot and Josephine Japanese Awaji Knot | Knott can be made witha single cord, but 2 parallel cords make it "moc impressie. I | N 2 3 |B 4 A BoC D B c nice Ww D Fallow ne pan ofthe aron to Flow he pth ofthe arow oust he oops tohave a ice Weave cod D alongside cod form a loose loop with cord B. ‘orm another loop with cord C, ‘form but don’t tighten them. Now Adjust the final shape so the cords: weaving it under and over and ‘weave cord A through the knot ‘ie smoothly together. Tough as shown alongside cord 8 @ Fold a single cord loosely in aif and use the ends tofollon steps 1-3 of Awaji Knot (above. Now weave the B end of the cord through the not again crating a 4th lop atthe botom and then Ee re acing the B cord alongside the revious cod Knot Ball @ Final, ow the path of the arow to insert the B end ofthe cor from the front othe back ofthe knot you use a single cord ‘otace the path of the © © Pull both the ends ofthe cord to tighten the knot ‘wal foot twice and from the starting point to the ishing point, ating ‘hen hte it, you can so that here are no gaps al, tke the one in start forming bal. ga curs * © radaty pul the ends to tighten ay loose areas ‘on the inside and keep forming a bal, & Once the ball is tght and round, cutoff the ends. of the cords flush withthe surface; seal the cord ends ve oe 47How to Knot Buttons and Balls | ‘The French Knot crates a decorative nish at the end ot a brad ands often used | (es) Basic 4-cord French Knot | as a design accent. a D Complete the first 4 steps of the Round 4-ply Rope (*p. 43), Pass cord D from behind to the front through th xp mart (Pass cord A from behind to the front through the xp matted @ Pass cord B trom behind to the front through ‘the loop marked + (red). © Pass cord C trom behind to the front through ‘the loop marked + (red), © Make sure al the cords are coming out from. ‘the central point facing upwards. D One ata time, gentty pul the end of each corso ttn te oa. ® Use an aw to gently tease the looseness trom the cent the end of he cos, nd ‘pull the Knot once again to tighten. © Pull upward and downward to adjust the shape of the knot. Och}, |. This popular knot resembles the fist of a monkey—hence its name. A small ball orabead | e Basic Monkey Fist Knot | placed inthe center helps to build its shape, © Wap a oud 3 times around your fst 3 o 2 fingers. (2 Pull ot your mide ge. @ Through the space betwen te remaining 2 fingers, wrap the end of he cord wie rund the 3 vertical wrens, a shown. (eu may i this ease using a yarn needle) @ inset smal bal, bead, o rolled up piece cf font the cet. (© Wirap the endo he cord once more araund the 3 vertical wrap, (© Now wrap the end of the cord 3 times vertically around the 3 horizontal wrens as shown © Remove the wraps from your fges. Pll ‘ght in sequence as show. €B The Morkey Koos complet, "sits name suggests, his decorative krot used in Asa 2s 2 oken that rings good fortune. Ns shape is made by | Lucky Knot — © stretching out the loops at the top and bottom, lft and right. ‘ (© Fol singl cod in hal and then fold each end again, forming 3 equal oops as shown; pin down at the canter. The # Indicates your ‘chosen measurement. 2 Follow the numbered arrows in sequence to fol the lops and boom cords. (B Fold ver oop 4 and pul it trough the loop inccatd by the %. @ To tighten the center, gent pull he lops as show bythe arons, © Follow the numbered arrows in sequence to fold the loops and top cords fn. reverse of stop 2) (B Fold over lop 4 and pul it trough the loop Inccated by the ¥. © Remove pins and genty pul the lops as shown by the arons, Now pul out the lte “ears” and asus the shape to complete the knot1-knot Buttons (photos page 48) ‘materials [A instructions) ‘A French Knot Button @ ae For each tuto: 2 at ater cas fmm deter, each forte “20cm ong (lop) 1 cord each Red and White Come 2cone %, (ef 1 each Natural an Brown soon aioe gt + cot each Natal and Green Femi cp. 20, | B Lucky Knot Button For each butten 1 pece rod leather cord (2mm ckamete), ‘0°775cm lng (top Sand (iti Dark Red (botom) Dark Green 1 small metal ring tobe the shank foreach button a Sager ? ‘C Monkey Fist Button {[C instructions g FFor each button, 1 piece round leather cord (2mm diameter, ® > 2e'roen xg z (top) Aged Natural Q) 8 (et Oak Red ) 2 (gh Caramel ‘SS “round wood bead (8 ameter for inserting int the kot Mate a nk Fst Keot (0.50: French Knot Tassel Charm (photo page 49) materials for each tassel) ‘2a eather cords (mm diameter, each 12"/30cm long (et) 1 cord each Natural and Red | Gig 1 cord each Red and White |Bpieces Jute Ramie cord, each 10"/25cm long (let Natural (right) White ‘One metal spit ring i te ets te jess 7 cambeom, ‘Setup your cords shown, ZO serdeyy ‘Monkey Fist Knot Clip-on Charm (photo page 49) materials ound leather cord (2mm chamete) 2 pieces Sand, each 28°7700m lng 1 ple Dark Red, 314/80cm long 1 trigger took key chain ting ‘3 ound wood beads (@ mm camete for inserting ito the knots {Instructions } ey cn ing 3 z ny ~Y ae Y (@ Mate a py Brit, about 2 7Tenlong, abe tet hao. (30, 2 tay te Scat te; {hen te hem ogeber wih om Y \ SANSA v a Ma 2 Monk Ft Kat each cp, 50 tin ot Drees te Shr en eae a Teton. ss st© When you erease the nude of Square Knots ted at each inter, the oles fhe mesh take on an elongated hexagon shape 19) When the working cords are 2 different colors, with each used alternately to tie a row of knots, horizontal stripes grace the mesh.Buddhist Treasure Mesh A (1 knot) ‘9 Kinotting Diagram _ CDCN CA ADAD ANC or eae a a a bd ESE EbS Be ite eee ee Bese ils oes ee 6b ahs ahs; £8 ae ae coche gach goes poet pes pecs poe Behe a ab Bae bes ce £5 oor Is ‘This very basic mesh patter isa simple repeat of Square Knots, spaced quite tightly and with alterate rows offset by 2 cords. Knotting Technique etn Saar > ie 3 Diagram 1 Enesco Tt cord in groups of 4 (4 singe cords (2 doubled cords 3 For the second row, skp the ist 2 cords; then tea Square Knot on each subsequent group of 4 cords. Knotting Technique ilar to @ above. Leave a ite space between each group of 4 cords. | "Mage | Tie 1% Square Knots at each poston. Space the roms at argent. | 59 2 Fer the fist rom, a Square Knot ‘om each group of 4 cords, (FR) erner sect ae Keep the mesh uniformso simiar to @ at let, Keep the tension very fim. (25) Buddhist Treasure Mesh C (2 knots) ee See ee (Go 12ideyy susanieg gues Tip below to begin. Three Square Knots are ted a every interval Sitch the "knot colors every 3 rows. i How to attach the cords when you use 2 colors To set up a 2-color group of 4 cords, fist attach 2 cords long cord and tion a ts 55(5) A variation on @ Buddhist Treasure Mesh A, this pattem is more open because half the knots are skipped on every second row. (@® In this design, 1 color is knotted in an open Buddhist Treasure Mesh A, and then the second color is woven diagonally through the mesh,th om 56 For this pattem, we alternate several rows of Buddhist Treasure Mesh | | wth several rows of Square Knot sents to create anew design. : @) Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 2 # Knotting Diagram Knotting Technique ft facing Square Knot ~ page 31 SD ipo Use the space between sennits as eyelets The use of Square Knot enn inthis design is tractive and als practical For example, you can weave 2 © ©C@909 9 O8 i j f | This is a mesh of 4-row Square Knot sanits followed by crisscrossed | Phot | working cor. We atte 2 clos for the seni. rs Knotting Technique ft facing Square Knot > page 31 2 Be unos teva Setup ne wating cos in groups Ltn secand sent out one 44, aman he coo om vey Use tert 2 coo he {yap to ru. Mak a seit of fst sent and eet 2 crs 4 Let facing Square Koos wih of the id sent o make anew each ‘Square Knot sennit. 4 A nM Lay te ited sent back down, m a Divide its cords; also dvd the Conte inthis way across the cor ofthe fouth sennitin the nel. Then repeat steps 2-4 unt first row. Make 2 new Square Knot ‘he panels the desired length senntsas shown,Each row of this pattern is tied with Square Knots, but on alternate rows, the | @) Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 4 icois ar otet and every oer group of 4 cords is it untied, creating a | St ' diagonal lattice. The patter repeats every 4 rows. : 2 se Sa it Le fade wanda ene 2 at the left edge unknotted. Tie a. ‘Knot an each group of 4 cords. ‘Square Knot on the next 4 cords and tne ry sod gap ts 3 4 farted eg atte ee one biped Saat foto fates ee saronpa cha torso ea Suara et Site crate ery con atlemate groups of 4 cords. Then the unknoted cords are woven dagonaly | 57 through the mesh, creating a pattern of birds in fight. Choosing a boldly contrasting color scheme i ey Knotting Technique By from group to group (but begin A cords as shown. Now re-vde the cords and end wih a group of 2 cords and worka row of knots ost from te fs, ‘The open mesh thats the base of is design i the same as @ but worked "Ane ra Sie pec nto poet bead icon B [\ >. LN fetmtbedaron timnte8_ Unpmdagen ta dys pee ‘ards through the mesh, threading you may prefer todo al the knoting each na yam need. ‘at once orin stages aerating with ‘he weaving 59 30 3a1dey 5 iyorked with groups of 6Use Spiral Knots instead of Square Knots fortis version of Buddhist Treasure Mesh, Similar to @ Budchist Treasure Mesh Design 2, but the sennit bands are tied in Spiral Knots to give them a wave-like form,@ Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 6 Dye chro te nabs th cots wih os tebe = eee ee ry groups of 6 ‘ ‘Knotting Technique (a) errant AN Fane iad nemheaed - Thebtotiet sepa ie 88SSS8SSS58S8009 ue g 2 3 ‘photo Buddhist Treasure Mesh Design 7 ‘up, then 2 Spal Knots on te second group. Repeat across eachrow, | every second rw as shown. ' Knotting Technique (FR) orm seeter ae | tet tac + (Hen cts = Ce) Sa imstonrmy ee se lian a, ii"you repace al the Square Knot inte basic Bust Treasure Mesh | "hve Twisted Buddhist Treasure Mesh wth oral knot, you cesta hick abe, perfect for making ito | "Sy ae ! Knotting Technique Lettfacing Spal Knot > page 38 ZO serdeyy Make the mesh open or tight ‘The sie ofthe open spaces in ths mesh is controled bythe numberof Spiral Knotted on ‘@ eee Sea fever howe you we oe proper =p HMO VG VOW WO Vans vara orm and you lend up wha ely PERE HePeRH {wise and unstable surtac. The tick to Ses SSeS enough pt ots oo ah ol pi AOA AAA AA AAC z 3 z z F ere ¥ ‘ie 4 i This panel features bands of Buddhist Treasure Mesh A @ alternating (94) Buidist Treasure Mesh with SpralSemits | J Oa eieysnsnae lanereytenntnccon er "Knot sennit bands as you wish. ; Knotting Technique Lot facing Square Knot ~ page 31 Lot-facing Spiral knot -> page 38 Spiral Knots require longer working cords \When you setup your cords, ‘make sure the cords that wll Uiacaenn OS eG3) Rows of side-by-side Clove Hitch Knots worked over a horizontal filer cord are interspersed with a mesh of plan vertical 3) Here the knots are worked over vertical filer cords; the mesh is created by the working cord asi travelsG2) Te “wrong” sido the Cle Hic makes an interesting pattern oo especialy when ward fo ross in 2 dectons ‘This ribbed texture is made of alternating rows of Horizontal Clove Hitch and Reverse Clove Hitch Knots,Wace Know-how The Clove Hitch is aso known as a Double Half Hich Knot. The loops of tis knot can be aligned horizontal 5 vertical, agonal, ann a fourth variation, in "reverse." The wrapping ofthe knot ites essentially the same fr Clove Hitch Knots _ at, and each can be wrapped from left-to-right or right-to-left. In the symbols, the line that breaks next tothe center ot indicates the working (ying) cord. Te terms are confusing, so just folow the crecton to lean each version, Hore mutiple working cords ae individual ted over a single flr cor, which bends beck and fo Mortzontal Clove Wich oo te woh goal Sh tease ont los Enh on rier 2 nae the horizontal ile cor ——_ ‘tach vertical cords to an anchor Hold the flr cord in your ight tthe filer cord sight and Hat the Clove itch is complete. cor Pin a horizontal flr cord at ——_—hand Follow the arrow o wrap the gery pull the vertical cord ight. the lft edge as shown, \orical cord athe let edge over the flr cor ‘td Repeat steps 2 and 3 withthe ‘Atthe end ofthe ro, fold the Repeat step 6 withthe same ‘One Cine Hitch is complet at Same vertical cod, being sure to filer cord across the work as ‘cod, passing from back ‘he right end ofthe second ro, pass irom back rot trough shown and init own athe fold. ont trough the horizontal oop Working from ight to et peat the horizontal op Rakes below Fw the aon to make the st _itmakes below the anchor cod; the kroting asin steps 6-7 with the anchor cord. Now, working half Clove Hitch wth he vertical pul tg, each remaining verial cord ftom et gt, repeat steps ‘cad at tert edge, (wraping 2,3, and 5 wih each remaining ‘ppostto the ecto ofthe Vertical cod fist om Vertical Clove Hitch Here a single working cord is knotted across a set of vertical ler cord, reversing dreton atthe end of each row. Each knot makes a stack of 2 loops over its vertical fle cord ‘tach vertical ler cord to an \Wrapthe working cod around (One vertical ve Hitch is Tea Cove Hitch asin steps 1-2 anchor cor. Pn a working crt at the same filer cord again, being complete ‘on each subsequent filer cord the eft edge and wrap it around sur to ass it from tack io front ‘the end of the rw, fold the the fist filer cod a shown, through the vertical loop t forms working cod ver; pin the fol ‘as shown Pll to tighten Work another row from ght ef, rapping in the opposte decton Diagonal Clove Hitch -Avaraton ofthe Horizontal Clove Hitch Reverse Clove Hitch Here the "bak" ofthe knot shows onthe font. Use the ist vertical ord asthe fler Al the endo the row, bend the Use the fist vertical cord asthe Kot altrate rons inthe reverse cord. Make Horizontal Cove Hiches. filer cod as shown. To reverse the ‘flr cord, Flow tho drawing to Giecton as shown above to ‘veritas shown, fing each sight cect in which the logs slant, kao the second vertical cord over make the tp "bar ofthe kn Dow (or abore) it neighbor soa reverse the drecton in which you it (wrapping fist ver and around, ‘Slant oppo f those of the dlagonal ego forms. wrap the working cord, then under and around), previous ow. 66Horizontal Clove Hitch Mesh Vertical Clove Hitch Mesh Set up the vertical cords in pais, spacing them as shown. The greater the interval between pais, the wider the open part of Zo sidey) CX TOIOIIOISICIO} # 3 3 5 2 ? 8 a @SSOQOGO9OGS Reverse Clove Hich > page 66 7love H * [Bie sng es ra Cve Hes ie ys Sarees [@ Diagonal Cove Hitches make a prety action to pane design @®, a basic Buddhist Treasure Mesh. | a‘The solid squares ofthis design Include both Horizontal and Vertical Clove | Photo Clove Hitch Checkerboard Mesh ces Chacon see eva ini coal | a in size. a + Knotting Diagram square) and use it as working cord Horizontal Clove Hitches al the aril cord as needed to work the wa across. nos shown nthe agra, 3 Peskcow netacansiom 4 te 41008 Pass gat cord marked % behind Pass the + cord dow ang the right ‘the knots in row 5 and, beginning edge ofthe work and seit asthe fer atthe left edge, work rows 6-9 of cord fr row 10. Repeat rows 110 unt ‘he ne (tse squares. ‘he panels the desired length 3 To make the mesh, after working each row of knos, give each pai of | "het Horizontal Clove Hitch wth Twisted Mesh ecco onat wists te etcames he 5 +8 Knotting Diagram + tachi cont Kntting Technique erica Cove Hitch -> page 68 ‘tach the working cod at the Lit the frst verical cod ut ofthe way. left edge and then make t row ot Bring the working cord down; ave gap Vertical Cove Fitch Kos. the height fhe mesh and ma a Vertcal Clove Hitch onthe second vertical cord 3 4 | i Y } : ; (ARAAAAD) Buatess | sgomenaay Sas Tone waa matesClove Hitch & Square Knot Raft Design ch the ler @ ©e@98 Buddhist Treasure Mesh with Diagonal Clove Hitch Knots @) -# Knotting Diagram © @ @® © fo ® te de i AT OG ie in Here 4-row Square Knot sennits alternate with a single row of Horizontal Clove Hitch knots to make a geomet, talored mesh, | This variation ofthe basic Buddhist Treasure Mesh @ features ee | a Diagonal Cove Hitch ted on the cords linking the offset Square Knots, | 6g photo pane 1 © Plan the cord length correctly ‘The base ofthis designs the Square Knot seni, which each i worked with 2 group of 4 vertical cor. Inch group, the outer 2 ‘are the working cords and shoud be 4 times the length of the inner 2 ter cords ‘ver which they ar ted. The Clove Hiches are worked ver an added fle or Knotting Technique Let facing Square Knot > page 31 Zo 2e1deyy SN z 3 3 z Diagonal Clove Hitch > page 66 Instructions I 2 ranpas ots. For row 1, make Square Knot on For ow 2 take the 2 cords that served ‘each group of 4 vertal cores, asler cords inthe Square Knot and teach tothe working cod at its ght «let using a Diagonal Cov Hc Repeat aco. 5, 4 For rw 3, skip the 2 cords atthe For rw 4, repeat row 2. Repeat ‘ows 1=4 unl the panel is the desired length, nDiagonal Clove Hitch Diamond Mesh a” @ This crisscrossed lattice pattern of Diagonal Clove Hitch knots is @ good choice for making bags and bowls. @ An open-mesh diamond patter that can be subtly changed if you tie the knots at a steeper angle.(45) Diagonal Clove Hitch Wood Grain Mesh oN dey: susmeg que S Zo 20: © This pattem is reminiscent of Cetic knitting motifs and cross-stitch designs found Northern and Eastem Europe. @ These diamonds are filed with basic Buddhist Treasure Mesh @ and outined with Diagonal Clove Hitch Knots.a ree or net er ee eee Diagonal Clove Hitch Basket Weave | wap * 6-cord, pattern. coe | Look Diagonal Gove Hitch Diamond Mesh |= - eae aa taasi uc eaakag aE Poel atta Diagonal Clove Hitch Wood Grain Mesh: row deson ts npr op te scene i 4 Kroting Diagram Knotting Technique Let facing Square Knot -+ page 31 Zo seideyy i z i i or 2 & z i a ay ' “hes anode fled wi te base Bois ease Mesh Te “the Diagonal Clove Hitch Eyelet Diamond Mesh | tntny owas 12a 10m patom toto met "and then work the Clove Hitch outines. noting Technique Youneed 14 vertical cots to coor Cor 14-cod group create 1 diamond moti; however, CTDiagonal Clove Hitch Serpentine Mesh @ This chevron pattem is dense and firm, reminiscent of a knitting pattem. Lots of Knots! @ Tis mesh features nesting, overtapping serpentine lines that travel back and forth ina regular, and very simple, patter. 7%(@ A sweet mesh with pairs of eyelets offset in alternate rows. Thread a ribbon between through the longer openings if you like. (G0) The daisy-lke mot in this mesh is linked by Square Knots; the pattern resembles an embroidered eyelet fabric ”. This sa fm, dense fabric. Each chevron requires 12 vertical cords | "hate (47) Diagonal Cove Hitch Chevron Pattern | (te :ica stows 2 coro ootng dagnnsceeas). | -® Knotting Diagram Knotting Technique Diagonal Cove Hic -> page 66 Fil in the zigzag ends if you like Bacause tis pate is ‘made up entre of agonal (owe Hie, the ends of the pane! have az contour you pref o take the end salt, acd ‘ots ote top and bottom very corel 0 as not aa {o distort the angles of the hesingbone pattem —as shown in pink at ht Diagonal Clove Hitch Serpentine Mesh ovr anarest~you rst bin te highest er ot ach ine bore | "ae "fing the lowest nd fhe ne boo : 8 Knotting Diagram knotting Technique Diagonal Clove Hit -» page 68 Work 2 mor kts a the right end of each ine of 4 knots, as shown, wth every 5 cords as shown; end vw 6 knots atthe ght edge. ‘ Baty Work 2 more kro atthe lt end theft and make the fist 4 knots ofeach ine of 4 knots, as shown ‘ofthe second ne; end with 6 Repeat the knotng Sequence in kos at helt edge, stops 14 unt the panels the desires length,) Diagonal Clove Hitch Floret Mesh \gonal Clove Hitch Daisy Mesh Knotting Diagram ‘A sweet mesh of intertaced, offset eyelets, this is an 8-cord, 10-row re Ver ing Technique jagonal Cove Hitch -> page 68 Border the edges correctly 30 s01dey) You can see fom the Knoting Diagram att tat onthe lft edge of the panel, the fist 2 cords ofthis patie must be teat itferenty on ows 7 and 10 in ode to inish the = 3 3 7 a the fewest you can use for this pattern. eo ey oe ae | the canter of each as well, This is a 6-cor, 5-row patter, but note 7 "row 1 is ferent repeat rows 2-6, ' Knotting Technique Left-acng Square Kot ~ page 31 Instructions 1 Sesto 2 Sot up your work wth a mute of Fallow he Kroting Diagram to 6 vertical cords. make the Diagonal Clove Hitches, ‘nos 1-3 (ow 1 ses the 2 middie cords of each group). 3 4 Pal tity to stase ‘Complete row 3 by making @ Follow the Knotting Diagram Sue Kot wth he cores no werk ows 4-6, making te themide of each group. Adust_ Square Kos ate completing a sa he Cove Hichas make a {De Cie Htches. serie, 2-6 ntl the panel isthe desred length,ike Plowermranautenees @) This continuous pattern evokes young leaves; iti lovely on ts own and makes a great vertical insert. G2) A simple overall texture. For fun, try it with assorted cord colors to evoke a cascade of autumn leaves.1G Small leaf clusters become small flowers when a Square Knot Bump is worked at the center of the mot 1G A simple 4-petal flower mot that makes an interesting, bold overall mesh when repeated. BO taadeyyBecause there are very few pont of intersection inthis pate, you can; Phe (52) diagonal Cove Hitch Leaf Custer Mesh Sistaxsinsane uty ony res mene eden ado 3 "strength. One sequence is complete in 20 rows. ' -# Knotting Diagram Work with a multiple of 4 cords ‘To ee the fll pattem you need to bagin wth at east s ‘Set up your work wit a mutipe of 16 vertical cords using atleast 32 | shate (52) igor Cove Hitch Faling Leaves Mesh non bts een aan = + Knotting Diagram Knotting Technique Diagonal Cove Hich > page 66 Only the leaf tps touch the edges9 Knotting Diagram "bold, graphic mesh, Keep the petal contours regular. varaton of ) Leaf Ctr Mesh. You canada itl bud whe Intersect by making a3-knat Bump @. Knotting Technique Kooted Loop eure (5, Z) Piagna ve Ht @):=: KX) Using 8 vertical cords, kot 3 Inset the 2 filer cord rom the rows f Diagonal Clove Hitches, Square Knots rom front to back and hen with he middle 4 cords, trough the Roles marked in make 3 Square Knots. stop 1. Pul ight and make another Sauare Knot. 4 Use the 2 filer cords rom the ‘Three rows of Diagonal Clove Hitches below the Square Knot bud ‘Square Knots asthe anchor cords forthe ned row of Diagonal Gove complete the matt. 8I Knotting Technique peta tive (S40) (SC) Sagat cnet ~ oe 2 UN asses Customize your blooms ‘aking the mott square Experiment to see how you ca change this esi. z i i6) This mesh of 3-knot Bumps has a heavily textured yet even surface — great for mats or baskets. 8) The arestng feature ofthis atice patter isthe ribbed balls that lok abit ike walnuts in their shelBo sadey @) Falling Nuts Mesh suuaneg aues2ey @ A ety and rato tate pate, wth cmenstonl nus santo abst Butt Teasre Mesh (G8) This charming mix of flower and the nut motifs is appropriate for bags and pouches. 8sNut Lattice -# Knotting Diagram | A 20-0, 10-0 patter of agonal ateating with ribbed “ruts” | and ite starbursts made of Square Knots ted over 6 filer cod | This is @ heavy textured variation ofthe Budhist Treasure Mesh @: | "ee | After the fst row, make a 3-knot Bump © at every intersection. ' 86 Knotting Technique Kooted-Loop Bump > page 42, Folow the Koating Diagram to net the 2 ler cords from the ‘make 1 row of Square Knots. Work Square Knol from front to back all subsequent ows with 3-knot through the oles marked ‘Bumps: To begin each om, make 3 ‘Square Knots at each poston, 3 4 cane ES Wat Paultght and make another ‘The Bump is complet. Repeat Square across. Repeat as shown, ‘ofseting the knot postions on subsequent ows. ‘Compete the Dagonal Give Hitch Using the cords ofthe right-hand hat Nake page 35, Begin witha single 4-ply Round Lanyard Knot @D atthe center of the | howe piece; then work out, adding filer cords and working cords along the | "ge 92 4-py Round Layard > page 66 knotting Technique Instructions “ter ote od Tecan Leng eac)__ [Crs mended A] contrast 26°7Ton a B | Row 1 er ds 26 Men @ [Row tect corts | 26°770on 3 D [Row 2 er cats 2 on 8 E[ Row 2vercal crs | __20°800n 3 F [Row 3 er os 16 sen @ [Row 3vercalcorts | __14735on 2 {]_ The sample inthe patois made of jute cord and measures 4°/10cm square, Te length of cord required wll ‘vary wth ts weight, bu the table above can be a que rie ' = ona ‘as rear Tobogi, using 2 cords opeher a1, Ye a single Round Lanyard knot (2 steps 1-6 on p. 43}. Pin the knot tothe board. Centar 2B cords across 1 pai of Acard and them together using Horizontal Clove Hices as shown. ‘Add 2 8 cords to ach remaining par of cords ‘tach the 8 Coors, fog each in haf (in pink, rent to the ‘cords. Finish the othe comers the same way tighten the knots and arrange into a neat square shape. Conve in tis manne aking the damon shape frame and 7 tent cuter sau rane, Anas ffx telex cds at rer ‘mapont st hen wa ot each cama Tim hen of cords tole a neat ge Fish 1 comer ofthe square, tying Horizontal Cove Hitches as shown ini.5 The shaping and attaching ofthe “petals” onthe concentic bands of | "hue (66) Circular Flower : Miioet tcherhe ar aensbaxectn tenga | Se with knots. ‘ + Kootting Diagram Instructions “fr st ita con 2mm) ecaton “Lena eat [on ended Corea er od 05am ow 1 fnepet ercocd_| 24° /60em Row twoting cod_—_| 246000 ow 2 ridge petal) er cod | 287700 Row 2 wating cot —_[_44/1¥00m ow 2 (ter pets ered 4471106 Ron woring cod | sarisoom | 8 {]_Tesampl inte photos ace of sot jit cord and measures 314/8cm in dametr The lang of cord ‘uid wil vary with ts weight, butte table above can bea guide, 2 sae 2 Sem BO seadey # z a 5 a z 3 a cw onic Leaving a shor tal atthe beginning end ofeach cod, te a Square Knot Braided Band rca Cea tar Bah ech er i : 5 : 3 4 ‘Two identical bands (A and 8), each made wit 2 sents joined Fs tack 88 | ational ae ited. ink the pei se how he Bee ‘i Pate oe Caco | knotting Diagram Fold back the filer cord and tea Col cord into a double circle. E SSUIPFISU Horizontal Cove Hitch overt with tach he long end of cord B to ‘each cord C, ‘tusing@ Lark’s Head Knot. This ‘completes 1 peta. 5 « ‘cow In this manner, aod 8 more petals tothe co A cl. Then, wih ends of cords Cthreugh the ops ‘cod B, make 1 more Lark's Head ofthe Clove Hitches. Weave the not through the cle. Pull the ends of cords and through the ends of cord Ato ttn the loops ofthe Lark's Head Knots contr, Follow the Knoting Diagram toad the middle band of petals: Use 7 cordD as the filer and cord Eto te the Clove Hitch knots. tr Let facing Square Knot ~ page 31 shaping 2 petals, use a Lark's Head Knot o attach cord Oto cord B, between 2 petals ofthe iner band. Complete the middle band Inthis way and weave the cord ends into the wrong side, Now athe outer band of petals: Use cord Fa the fer cord 8 and cord G tote the Clove Hich knots. After shaping 3 petals, sea Lark's Head Knot to attach cord F to crdD, between 2 petals ofthe mide band. Complete the outer band in his way and weave inthe cord ends onthe wrong side 0kegel Epeaepnbeaebeeaibebhinans P|Vertical Clove Hitch Tapestry “# Knotting Diagram trae vertical ccs) —> Ci Atach aatacork > / page 66 ti eae in used © codon bak q d D aa) D q 5 Change colors smoothly q > For this and simitar Vertical Clove Hitch designs where | q YoU need to change area win aro, Wak as flo te stoop ofthe oot wh the ne clr ¢ 3 dengan te cee ot Ten q inert the con etween he i ran he new cor and compet he secondo of the kot ¢ wt the ew cl you eed head oo aga inthe ¢ > Sinton een i aon weary ra enon 5 cobras tothe spot whee wil et be used, and q then sich cols on > thasame ay Tuck the tais ae be root on he worg Side hon fhe | Cover mlcaere — mcaerC Aries we vee Coe He. Neatly cary colors from row to row Change color and knot direction too You can algo use a Horizontal Cove Hich to work a contrasting color as inthe Snowake Tapestry on the ‘opposite page. Hare's how to atach hee are more etalon p. 98, New cole era erin en iot © Tie the tt oop of not wih the new color cord. Ten insert the vertical ‘cord between thelr cord and the new card and complete the second oop ofthe ot wth the ne color L 2 Falow your chart to make the required ‘number of Horizontal Clove Hitches in ‘the new coo, caring the od coor cod inside the knots unt tis needed agin. suoaaeg auresse| ed aues2eW ZO serdey >

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