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Kmk ledmqm WlickHk g twpm^ La Im £e Gmd LaOmlim La Fcmtoe £xc€fccc La B e ^ Smieiie, Smielk tiilKm 'Bahmm OwMc OHde^mdem Sept(mte-6tx C'edt Btfctte Ckmm Macrame is very popular because it is easy to The finished products are both beautiful and functional Once you l e a r n the basic knots (and there are only 6) you w i l l not only be able to follow any pattern, but you w i l l also be able to look at macrame pieces and see how they are made T h e n you can make a n y t h i n g •you see After you have gained some experience and you desire to create your own designs, here is a h i n t : I n general, you should cut your cords i n a ratio of to T h a t i s , cut each cord yards long for every y a r d of desired finished length T h i s w i l l help you know how to cut your cords w h e n creating your own patterns 9 10 II 14 14 15 15 (6 16 (7 (7 20 20 21 21 22 23 \m Petite Tim SlMpMii Many kinds of cord can be used There are many new synthetic cords available which are easy to use, and very beautiful I t is u s u a l l y important to choose a cord of s i m i l a r thickness to the cord used in the pattern B u t in " L a T o u r , " we used cords of two different thicknesses to achieve two different effects Here we had to slightly modify the pattern to accommodate the diss i m i l a r thicknesses of cord U s e your imagination, and be daring l&tm We w i s h to t h a n k : Simmons Lettering Design Orem, Utah Studio Graphics Trolley Square, Salt L a k e City Cable C a r Florists Photography BUI O M a r a Tie Cords Right and left side cords used to tie knots over f i l l e r cords Filler Cords Center cords that other cords are tied around Sinnet V e r t i c a l row of knots using the same group of cords Row A horizontal series of knots, which may be from different groups Alternate Cords T a k i n g cords from each of different sinnets to form a new group Trolley Square, Salt L a k e City Dave Jones, Salt L a k e City Color Craft Publishing Figure # Hold all cords upside down D i v i d e cords into equal groups Put one group behind thumb T h i s is g r o u p # l Number other groups # , # , and #4, counter c ockwise Figure # Pick up group# and lay o v e r # Drop g r o u p # l as you pick up # Figure #3 L a y # over # Drop # and pick up # Figure #4 L a y # over #4 Drop # and pick up #4 T a k e # over the top and put down directly through the hole where your thumb is Remove your thumb and tighten each group separately Figure #5 T h i s is how one finished knot should look For a crown knot using " X " groups, simply number them through X, and complete process same as above Picture on Page Picture on Page F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 6' F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 6' Materials: 75 y a r d s 4/120 or 6/65 or 6/72 jute(8mm) 2" soldered r i n g " wood or embroidery hoop IV2" wood beads 1 " - 14" pot Materials: 146 y a r d s thick white cord or 4/120,6/65, or 6/72 j u t e " soldered r i n g (8mm) 7" r i n g IV2" wood beads 12" - 17" mexican pot wire dog brush Step No : C u t cords m e a s u r i n g yards each and cords measuring IVz y a r d s each N O T E : When brushing out the ends of hanging, use a wire dog brush and brush against a hard surface Step No 2: Fold the y a r d cords i n h a l f over the " r i n g W i t h a I V y a r d cord, tie a 2%" wrap directly below the r i n g Step No 1: C u t 18 Step No 3: Divide the cords into groups of cords each B u t t e r f l y the ends of each group, securing w i t h a rubber band or a piece of cord T i e crown knots for 6" i n this manner: 11 y a r d s long yards long yards long Step No 2: W r a p the " r i n g w i t h a y a r d cord When ends meet, tie a square knot T h e ends w i l l be hid i n the square knot loop Step No 4: U n t i e the butterfly cords P u t a l l the cords through the " hoop S k i p down 3V2" below the crown knots and triple half-hitch each cord onto the hoop Gather cords again into groups of cords a Step No 3: Fold the 11 y a r d cords over the ring P u t a y a r d cord on each side over the ring, and make a square knot loop as shown i n the Technique Section oz Step No 4: U s i n g a y a r d cord tie a wrap at the bottom of the square knot loop to cover a l l the ends ns Pa lo Step No 5: To complete each s i n n e t - T i e 7" of h a l f knot twists S l i p bead up filler cords and tie " of square knots below the bead Now switch cords u s i n g a IV2"' X pattern switch' and tie " more of square knots Add a bead on the filler cords, and tie 9" more of h a l f knot twists Step No 6: To form b a s k e t - A l t e r n a t e cords and tie a row of Josephine knots 4V/' below the h a l f knot twists S k i p down 3V2" and tie rows of tight alternating square knots Step No 5: Divide cords into groups of cords and butterfly them T i e 10 crown knots using groups i n the same m a n n e r that you would n o r m a l l y use groups Pa tt er Step No 6: T i e 22" of h a l f knot t w i s t s w i t h groups of cords Add a bead by putting a l l cords through the bead, and resume t y i n g w i t h the longest cords T i e 16" more of h a l f knot twists Step No 7: A d d a y a r d cord to every pair of cords, as shown i n Technique Section T h i s means you w i l l be adding a total of more cords in this step st Step No 7: T i e a 2" w r a p under the alternating square knots T r i m t a i l to 18" S t e p No 8: A l t e r n a t e cords w i t h i n the sinnet and tie rows of alternating square knots i n each sinnet Add more y a r d cords to each sinnet i n the same manner, adding the cords to the outermost cords i n each sinnet Now tie more rows of alternating square knots Pa W h e n m a k i n g a sinnet of h a l f knot twists, c a r e s h o u l d be t a k e n to keep the knots horizontal; if they slant, it w i l l not twist evenly cords cords cords cords |) e ® & Step No 9: Now, using the cords from a l l the sinnets together, tie rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots each " apart Step No 10: Double half-hitch a l l cords onto a 7" ring T r i m t a i l to 4", and comb out » « S g ) t « S > > ^ f^DKSl^ ôM6)Mđ1^ cNSSHCSy, c ^ i đ ) , ® ^ ^ ! I n n e a r l y a l l c a s e s it is p r e f e r a b l e to use a r i n g at the top of a m a c r a m e ; it is easier to h a n g a n d w i l l fit better on a hook Also, n e v e r use a w o o d r i n g to h a n g y o u r m a c r a m e , b e c a u s e the weight c a n easily b r e a k them »«Hg)«(3>»» ^ « ^ =MSw®J'» Picture on Page 12 F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 6' Step No 12: T o form the b a s k e t - F r o m each sinnet there w i l l be longer cords C u t them off even w i t h the other cords U s i n g these t r i m m i n g s , fold each cord i n h a l f and add to the outside cords on each sinnet (as shown i n Technique Section) Now there are 12 cords in each sinnet I^IcitGriflls' 362 y a r d s t h i c k w h i t e cord, or 4/120, 6/65, or 6/62 jute (8-10mm) " soldered r i n g " hoop 8" hoops \ 12" hoop ^ 14" hoop 8" ceramic pot, w i t h holes you d r i l l w h i l e green % " 14" ceramic pot to ¥2" N O T E : T h i s pattern can be a double pot hanger or a fountain Step 16 32 Step No 13: U s i n g a l l the cords, tie rows of alternating square knots Double half-hitch a l l cords onto an 8" hoop T i e row of square knots Step No 14: Double half-hitch a l l cords onto another 8" hoop T r i m t a i l to " and fray the ends Comb out if desired No : C u t the cords i n t h i s manner: cords yards each cords 5V2 y a r d s each cords yards each cords y a r d s each cords yards each TO P U T I N T H E F O U N T A I N : oz lo Pa ns Step No 3: W i t h a y a r d cord tie a wrap at the bottom of the square knot loop Divide cords into groups of 16 cords each, and tie crown knots a Step No 2:Fold the 5V2 y a r d cords i n h a l f over the " ring Fold a y a r d cord i n h a l f over the ring on each side of the other cords T i e a 9" square knot loop as shown i n Technique Section Materials: s m a l l electric submergeable pump 5' clear flexible hose to fit pump brass valve hollow birds, f i s h , etc., you w i l l need to hollow t h e m s m a l l piece of wire M a k e the holes i n the 8" pot and be sure your birds have a hole at both ends F i r e e v e r y t h i n g and attach the birds over the holes w i t h silicone adhesive P u t the 14" pot i n the hanger P u t the hose on the pump, a n d set the pump i n the 14" pot R u n the hose up one of the 36" sinnets, and cut i t off j u s t below the crown knots A t t a c h the v a l v e to the hose, and then attach another piece of hose, about " long, to the v a l v e W i r e this piece i n the center of the 8" r i n g , so that i t points down to the center of the 8" pot Pour i n the water and t u r n i t on tt er Step No 4: S k i p down 8" and double half-hitch a l l these cords onto the 14" hoop Y o u w i l l add more cords in the spaces later Step No 5: U s i n g groups of 16 cords, tie rows of alternating square knots w i t h each group Double half-hitch a l l cords onto a 12" hoop T i e rows of alternating square knots Pa * A n y ceramics shop can help you m a k e the pots st (^V3 iSV^ 1K Pa Step No 6: Double half-hitch every 2nd cord onto an 8" hoop L e t the other cords hang behind the hoop Y o u w i l l add cords here later C u t a l l cords " below the hoop J ^ ^ > ® & Step No 7: L a r k s h e a d of the y a r d cords onto the 8" hoop, cords between each group of alternating square knots Step No 8: U s i n g groups of cords, tie 10" of h a l f knot twists S w i t c h cords u s i n g a tight "X pattern switch', and tie " of square knots w i t h each group M a n y times w h i l e tying a w r a p at the bottom of the m a c r a m e , it is difficult to d e c i d e w h i c h of the c o r d s h a n g i n g d o w n is the one to p u l l I t w i l l be obvious if y o u tie a n o v e r h a n d k n o t i n the e n d of the w r a p c o r d before y o u start the w r a p & s ^ g & a =\'&M(Sy^ cMC)(D»* =^®Ma>^ = < * ® i * g ^ ^ Step No 9: T o form the b a s k e t - A d d a y a r d cord to cords from each sinnet, as shown i n Technique Section Tie rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots Double halfhitch a l l cords onto a " hoop T r i m ends to " and fray, and brush out T h i s completes the inside basket W h e n b r u s h i n g out the ends of hanging, use a w i r e dog b r u s h a n d b r u s h against a h a r d s u r f a c e Step No 10: L a r k s h e a d cords each yards long onto the 14" hoop between each 16 cord group T h i s will m a k e new groups of cords each Step No 11: U s i n g groups of cords, tie 36" of alternating square knots w i f i i each group iw^ 'A4«)w»= ^ «^(c*>^ «S£)MS>^ 11 '^m/2 y a r d cord Step No 9: Repeat steps through T i e 13" of h a l f knot twists Set Aside Step No 11: P u t the ' " r i n g on and fold over the 7" wrap T i e a 2" wrap w i t h the 1'^ y a r d cord, covering both ends of the previous wrap Cut offends of cords at bottom of last wrap Step No 10: L a r k s h e a d of the y a r d cords onto the 5" r i n g m a k i n g cords each 11/2 y a r d s long L a r k s h e a d a 5'2 y a r d cord on each side of this group m a k i n g more 1'2 y a r d cord and a y a r d cord on each side Step No 11: Repeat steps through P u t a bead on as in step Repeat step T i e 8" of h a l f knot twists Step No 12: Place a l l pieces i n the appropriate design, w i t h a l l tops even W i t h longer outside cords tie a l l cords from a l l pieces together w i t h 3" of square knots A l l other cords are filler cords Step No 13: C u t off a l l cords 12" above the square knots M a k e a loop by dividing the cords into groups and looping h a l f the cords clockwise, and h a l f the cords counterclockwise so that a l l the ends meet at the square knots Figure A Step No 14: W i t h a 5y2 y a r d cord start at one end of the loop above the square knots and w r a p around the loop to the other end I n s e r t these ends inside the square knots and add glue Figure B 15 _ \ OuMe Picture on Page F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 6' Picture on Page 18 & 24 18 / F i n i s h e d Length: 20" Materials: 189 yards 4/65 jute (6mm) 15" dowels, %" i n diameter 2" soldered rings • Materials: metal or clastic rings, I ' A " diameter 1V4" wood beads 28 y a r d s 3/65 j u t e ( p l u s more y a r d s for hanger; these are baby owls)(5mm) n 15" long pieces of wood Step No 1: C u t the cords i n this manner: cords 20 yards long cords yards long cords yards long 36 cords 21/2 yards long • cords IV2 yards long cords y a r d long N O T E : P a t t e r n and m a t e r i a l s are for owl only Step No 1: C u t cords measuring yards each L a r k s h e a d each cord onto a piece of wood across an 8" area M e n t a l l y number each cord from left to right to 16 ^ Step No 2: L a y of the y a r d cords side by side About 6" from the end of the y a r d cords, double half-hitch of the y a r d cords l e a v i n g an 8" fringe Now fold over the 6" end of the y a r d cords, and tie a square knot on the other side of the double halfhitched cords Double half-hitch more y a r d cords over the y a r d cords and over the ends left from t y i n g the square knot Step No 2: T i e a square knot w i t h each group of cords directly below the wood T i e cords through 4, 5-8, 9-12, etc a Step No 3: W i t h cords 1-4, tie 5" of square knots Repeat w i t h cords 13-16 lo ns Pa Step No 4: Now fold over the ends of the y a r d cords and make a loop T i e a square knot, leaving 1" on each side of the knot Double half-hitch of the y a r d cords on each side of this square knot Step No 4: To make n o s e - T i e 3" of square knots w i t h cords 7-10 Below the last square knot, alternate cords and tie a square knot w i t h cords 5-8 and cords 9-12 To make nose protrude, hold onto cords and 11 and slide the rest up oz Step No 3: Now double half-hitch a l l of the 2'/2 y a r d cords onto the y a r d cords l e a v i n g an 8" fringe er Step No 5: U s i n g groups of cords, tie a row of square knots on each side of the y a r d cords tt Step No 6: T i e rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots, each 1" apart Use the outside cords on each side to tie square knots around each dowel (using only the dowel as filler) at every second row of square knots T h i s w i l l secure the macrame to the dowels Step No 5: Below the last square knot of cords 1-4, alternate cords and tie a square knot w i t h cords 3-6 Hold onto cord and push the rest up as far as it w i l l go T h i s w i l l make the bulge for the head Do the same with the other side st Pa Step No 6: To make the w i n g s - U s i n g cords 1-4 and cords 13-16, tie 7" of square knots m a k i n g sure to tie each group with the longer cords Step No 7: Inside body of o w l - T i e a square knot w i t h cords 5-8 and w i t h cords 9-12 To complete the chest, tie rows of alternating square knots for 6" l e a v i n g V2" spaces Pa Step No 7: Double h a l f h i t c h a l l cords onto more yard cords, as i n steps through Step No 8: T i e square knots w i t h each group of cords T r i m fringes on both sides of the swing to 6" Step No 8: T o make wings curve, tie square knot w i t h cords 3-6, and square knot w i t h cords 11-14 Step No 9: To mount the owl on the perch, triple half-hitch any cords onto the second piece of wood (Owls have claws on each foot and this gives h i m that effect) Gather a l l cords under the wood and wrap w i t h a separate cord 30" long T r i m to the desired length of t a i l and save a l l t r i m m i n g s for the eye fringe Step No 9: I n the center of the dowel, l a r k s h e a d a 20 y a r d cord S k i p over square knot on each side and larkshead on a y a r d cord Step No 10: S k i p up 12" and begin t y i n g h a l f knot twists, using the long cords for tie cords, and the other as fillers T i e 4' of h a l f knot twists Step No 11: S k i p 6", and put a l l cords through a 2" soldered ring Fold back and tie 4" of square knots, using same tie cords and 10 filler cords W i t h iy2 y a r d cord, tie a 2" wrap over a l l cords T r i m cords at base of wrap Repeat this on the other dowel Step No 10: T o make fuzzy e y e s - L a r k s h e a d 8" cords to the rings u n t i l they are covered Separate the plies and brush them on both sides B a c k comb the jute to the desired fuzziness and t r i m to round shape Use white glue to glue each eye i n place and glue a bead i n the center of each ring Step No 11: To make hanger you w i l l need to cut cords feet each and cords yards each Follow the technique i n step # of Chanson page N O T E : T r y using different colors for wings, body, or eyelashes 16 Picture on Page 19 Picture on Page 19 F i n i s h e d Length: AVz' F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : T h i s m a k e s a belt up to 36", more yardage is required for a larger w a i s t size Materials: 24 yards red cord (4mm) 24 yards blue cord (4mm) 24 yards white cord (4mm) IV2" metal r i n g 3" metal or plastic r i n g 10" to 12" ceramic pot Materials: yards red cord yards white cord yards blue cord or 18 yards one color cord N O T E : T h i s type of cord comes only i n premeasured skeins A n y excess m a t e r i a l may be used to make our minihangers or belt Step No 1: F r o m each color, cut cords measuring yards each Step No 1: C u t cords measuring yards each from each of the colors Fold a l l 12 cords over the IV2" r i n g and tie 2" of h a l f knot twists (Refer to Technique Section) Step No 2: A t one end of each cord, tie an overhand knot E v e n up the ends and tie an overhand knot w i t h a l l cords 18" from the end T h i s is the tie tassel at one end Step No 2: Separate cords into groups of cords each, w i t h cords of each color in every group T i e 3" of crown knots Step No 3: Directly under the overhand knot begin a pattern of alternating square knots using a row of cnots, cords in each knot, and a row w i t h only knot using cords T h i s is the same pattern illustrated i n F i g u r e A in the pattern for Independence oz Pa lo Step No 4: T i e this pattern for 2" less than the desired w a i s t measurement Also note t h a t the cord m a y stretch slightly when worn S t e p No 5: T o m a k e the 2nd tie t a s s e l , tie a n overhand knot w i t h a l l the cords Measure 18" and tie overhand knots in the end of each cord and t r i m to each knot tt er ns Step No 4: G a t h e r the cords into the same groups as previously, with the red cords at the left of each group T i e 25" of alternating square knots w i t h each group of cords as shown in F i g u r e A Be sure to pull each knot very tight A t end of alternating square knots use the outside cords to tie square knot around the other cords a Step No 3: T r i p l e half-hitch a l l cords onto the 3" r i n g about 2" below the crown knots W i t h each group of cords, put them on the r i n g in this order: red, white, blue (from left to right) Pa st Pa Step No 5: Alternate cords by t a k i n g red, white, and blue from each group S k i p down 3" and tie a row of Josephine knots Alternate cords again, skip down 3", and tie rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots T r i m t a i l to 15" When following a pattern, complete sinnet from the pattern, a n d then use completed sinnet as a p a t t e r n for the others »'^w(2>»»'!*^ «^i*2>»» =Sg^^ T o c o n s e r v e c o r d , a l w a y s be a w a r e of the length of the tie c o r d s a n d t r y to a l w a y s tie w i t h the longest cords ôSg)ô *= =^w'= '=^m(Si^ sMSiiKS^ =M£« Step No 13: T o make the h a l f knot twist cord to hang your creation, use the r e m a i n i n g cords T h e - y a r d cords are fillers and the y a r d cords are the tie cords Match the ends of the cords and leave a 4" fringe T i e a wrap w i t h of the 2' cords Put of the cords on each side of the dowel and tie h a l f knot twists u n t i l you have 5" left on the shortest cord Put of the cords on each side of the dowel and tie a wrap under the dowel w i t h the other 2' cord T r i m the fringe to the same as the other side I/mid Picture on B a c k Cover Picture on B a c k Cover F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 24" F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 28" Materials: 25 yards of r a t a i l , Conso cord, or t h i n jute (3mm) 1" r i n g 4" diameter pot or glass bowl Materials: 25 yards satin cord or other t h i n cord (3mm) 1" r i n g 4" in diameter glass bowl or pot Step No 1: C u t cords measuring yards each, and cord y a r d long Fold the y a r d cords over the ring S t e p No 1: C u t cords measuring yards each, and cord y a r d long Step No 2: U s i n g any of the 16 cords, tie IVz" of h a l f k n o t t w i s t over the r e s t of the cords ( R e f e r to Technique Section) S t e p No 2: Fold y a r d cords i n h a l f over the ring U s i n g of the outside cords, tie IV2" of h a l f knot twists over a l l the other cords as shown i n the Technique Section Step No 3: Divide the cords into groups of cords each T i e 1" of h a l f knot t w i s t w i t h each group S t e p No 3: Divide cords into groups of cords each, and tie IM;" of crown knots Step No 4: Alternate cords, skip down IV2" and tie a Josephine knot with each new group S t e p No 4: To complete each s i n n e t - U s i n g filler cords and tie cords, tie 2" of square knots directly below the crown knots S w i t c h cords i n a IV2" ' X pattern switch' and tie 3" of h a l f knot twists S w i t c h cords again in a IV2" ' X pattern switch' and tie 2" of square knots S w i t c h cords again i n a IV2" 'X pattern switch' and tie square knot Repeat this procedure w i t h each of the other sinnets S t e p No 5: To complete each sinnet: S k i p down 2" and tie 2" of h a l f knot twist Switch cords using ' X pattern switch' and tie 4" more of h a l f knot twist Step No 6: After completing step w i t h each sinnet, you are ready to form the basket Alternate cords, skip down 3V2" and tie a row of Josephine knots A l t e r n a t e again, skip 2" and tie a row of square knots S t e p No 5: T o form b a s k e t - A l t e r n a t e cords and tie a row of square knots 2V2" down A l t e r n a t e again and tie a row of square knots IV2" down U s e the y a r d cord to tie a 1" wrap below the last row of square knots Step No 7: U s e the y a r d cord to tie a wrap directly below the square knots S t e p No 6: T i e an overhand knot at the bottom of each strand at varigated lengths or t r i m the t a i l to an even length Step No 8: T r i m t a i l to desired length and tie an overhand knot i n the end of each strand 21 Tim Picture on B a c k Cover Step No 9: Double half-hitch each cord onto a 4" hoop U s i n g groups of cords, tie alternating square knots 1" apart for 7" F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 7'/2' Materials: 522 2 1 y a r d s 3/65 or 3/72 jute (5mm) 2" soldered r i n g 4" hoops 5" hoops 6" hoops 7" hoop 10" hoop 12" hoop 16" hoops • Step No 10: S k i p 1" and double half-hitch a l l cords onto a 6" hoop, allowing spaces to add in cords Now take the y a r d cords and l a r k s h e a d each cord i n a space between cords on the 6" hoop T r i m a l l cords to length of y a r d cords Save trimmings • Step No 11: Now you are ready to form the outer tiers L a r k s h e a d the 13 y a r d cords i n the spaces left between the cords on the top 6" hoop N O T E : To make this pattern i n colors, 210 yards are needed for the inside, and 312 yards for the outside E i t h e r wire or wood hoops or both may be used Step No 12: U s i n g groups of cords, tie rows of alternating square knots each 1" apart beginning " down from the 6" hoop Step No 1: C u t cords in this manner: cords l'/2 yards each 12 cords 13 yards each 24 cords yards each 24 cords 13 yards each (outside cords) S t e p No 13: T r i p l e h a l f - h i t c h e a c h cord a n d quadruple half-hitch every 4th cord onto the 10" hoop U s i n g groups of cords, tie 6" of h a l f knot twists Step No 14: F i p l e half-hitch each cord onto a 16" hoop U s i n g groups ot 4, tie rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots covering 6" (You can make the diameter of this circle close down to 8" by t y i n g each row of square knots a little closer t h a n the previous one) Step No 2: Fold 12 of the 13 y a r d cords over the soldered ring Fold a 1V2 y a r d cord i n h a l f over the r i n g at each side, and tie a square knot loop as shown in Technique Section Use the other 1'2 y a r d cord to tie a wrap Butterfly a l l ends Step No 3: Double half-hitch each cord onto a 6" hoop, leaving a small space next to each cord where other cords w i l l be added in later Step No 15: Continue w o r k i n g w i t h the same groups of cords Use cords from each group (the tie cords and of the fillers) to tie 8" of square knots, l e a v i n g out filler cord Step No 4: U s i n g groups of cords, skip down V2" and tie 5" of square knots w i t h one group and 5" of h a l f knot t w i s t s w i t h the next group, alternating this pattern w i t h each group of u n t i l a l l sinnets are done Step No 16: T o make sinnets bow out, take loose cord and the other cords and tie a square knot u s i n g the loose cord as a filler cord Slide this knot up the one filler cord u n t i l it is 5" long Step No 5: Double half-hitch a l l cords and triple half-hitch every 4th cord onto a 5" hoop T h e n tie 10" of alternating l'/2 square knots (use iy2 square knots every time you alternate) Step No 17: U s i n g groups of cords, tie rows of a l t e r n a t i n g s q u a r e k n o t s c o v e r i n g 9" B e g i n by spacing each row y2" apart and gradually expand to 2" apart Step No 6: P u t a l l cords onto another 5" hoop as i n step U s i n g groups of cords, tie square knots " apart for 5" Step No 18: Repeat step 14 Alternate again and tie 5" of h a l f knot twists Step No 7: Double half-hitch a l l cords onto a 4" hoop U s i n g groups of cords, tie 5" of h a l f knot twists Step No 19: Alternate again and tie 6" of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots each 1" apart Double half-hitch each group of onto a 12" hoop T h e n t r i m a l l cords to 12" below the hoop C u t a l l t r i m m i n g s into 30" pieces and larkshead cords between each group of cords on the 12" hoop T r i m these ends to 12" also Step No 8: F i p l e half-hitch (5 half-hitches) a l l cords onto a 7" hoop U s i n g groups of cords, tie square knots 1" apart for 7" W h e n t r y i n g to c o v e r a r i n g w i t h h a l f - h i t c h e s , f i r s t the s p e c i f i e d n u m b e r of half-hitches w i t h h a l f of the cords T h e n look to see if y o u h a v e cov e r e d h a l f the r i n g , or more, or less T h e n y o u c a n adjust the n u m b e r of h a l f - h i t c h e s a s n e c e s s a r y to c o m pletely cover the r i n g =