Tuesday, May 10, 2016

Square Knot Tutorial

Macramé Square Knot Tutorial

  1.      You will need three pieces of hemp twine or parachute cord to commence. Begin by tying a simple, ordinary overhand knot near the top, leaving a slight gap from the end. The center cord is the filler cord, and the two outer cords are your working cords.
  2.      Tape down at least one end of te filler cord behind the overhand knot. Both ends of the filler cord can be taped to make this knot easier.
  3.     Take the string on the right, and pass it under the filler cord. (See Figure A)
    Figure A
  4.      Pass it over the cord to the left of the filler cord. (See Figure B) 
    Figure B
  5. Figure C
  6.      Bring the left working cord over the filler cord and through the loop created by the right hand working cord. (See figure C)
  7.      Pull the working cords tight slowly and evenly, keeping even tension on the filler cord as well, which can be taped on both ends for support. You have now completed one half of the square knot.
  8.      Start with the cord on the left hand side, now, and bring it under the filler cord. (See figure D) 
    Figure D
  9.      Place it over the cord on the right. (See Figure E) 
    Figure E
  10.      Bring the cord on the right over the filler cord and through the loop created by the cord on the left. (See Figure F) 
    Figure F

  11.      Gently and slowly pull the knot tight, keeping and even tension on all three cords.
  12.      You have now completed one square knot. Next, you will begin again with the cord on the right. Continue alternating starting cords untill you have reached your project length.

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