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Macrame is very popular because it is easy to do.
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 5 to 1 .
T h a t i s , cut each cord 5 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.

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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.

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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
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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 2 cords from each of 2
different sinnets to form a
new group.

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Dave Jones, Salt L a k e City
Color Craft Publishing

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Figure # 1

Hold all cords upside down. D i v i d e cords into 4 equal
groups. Put one group behind thumb. T h i s is g r o u p # l .
Number other groups # 2 , # 3 , and #4, counter c ockwise.
Figure # 2
Pick up group# 1 and lay o v e r # 2 . Drop g r o u p # l as you
pick up # 2 .
Figure #3
L a y # 2 over # 3 . Drop # 2 and pick up # 3 .

Figure #4
L a y # 3 over #4. Drop # 3 and pick up #4. T a k e # 4 over
the top and put down directly through the hole where
your thumb is. Remove your thumb and tighten each
group separately.
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T h i s is how one finished knot should look.
For a crown knot using " X " groups, simply number them
1 through X, and complete process same as above.
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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)
1 2" soldered r i n g
1 4 " wood or embroidery hoop
8 IV2" wood beads
1 1 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
2 " soldered r i n g
(8mm)
7" r i n g
IV2" wood beads
12" - 17" mexican pot
wire dog brush

Step No. 1 : C u t 8 cords m e a s u r i n g 9 yards each and 2
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 9 y a r d cords i n h a l f over the 2 "
r i n g . W i t h a I V 2 y a r d cord, tie a 2%" wrap directly
below the r i n g .

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Step No. 3: Divide the cords into 4 groups of 4 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
3 yards long
2 yards long

Step No. 2: W r a p the 2 " r i n g w i t h a 2 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 4 " 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 4 cords.

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Step No. 3: Fold the 11 y a r d cords over the ring. P u t a
3 y a r d cord on each side over the ring, and make a
square knot loop as shown i n the Technique Section.

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Step No. 4: U s i n g a 2 y a r d cord tie a wrap at the
bottom of the square knot loop to cover a l l the ends.

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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 2 filler cords and tie 4 " of
square knots below the bead. Now switch cords u s i n g a
IV2"' X pattern switch' and tie 4 " 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 4 rows of tight alternating
square knots.

Step No. 5: Divide cords into 8 groups of 2 cords and
butterfly them. T i e 10 crown knots using 8 groups i n
the same m a n n e r that you would n o r m a l l y use 4
groups.

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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 4
cords. Add a bead by putting a l l 4 cords through the
bead, and resume t y i n g w i t h the 2 longest cords. T i e
16" more of h a l f knot twists.
Step No. 7: A d d a 3 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 8 more cords in this step.

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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 2
rows of alternating square knots i n each sinnet. Add 2
more 3 y a r d cords to each sinnet i n the same manner,
adding the 2 cords to the 4 outermost cords i n each
sinnet. Now tie 4 more rows of alternating square
knots.

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twists, c a r e s h o u l d be t a k e n to keep
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together, tie 8 rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots each 1 "
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.

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F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 6'

Materials:
98 yards #100 cotton cable cord or 110 yards thincord or 3/65 jute (4-5mm)
1 2" soldered ring
1 4 " wood or metal hoop
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9 l U " oval wood beads
1 10" to 12" mexican or ceramic pot

Materials:
217 y a r d s of 4/120, 6/65, or 6/72 jute ( w i t h tassels)
or
(8mm)
182 yards of 4/120 or 6/65 jute and 125 yards 3/65
jute (with s m a l l pots)
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10 l'/2" round beads
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2 7" wood or metal hoops
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5 l'/2" metal rings
1 14" to 16" diameter pot

S t e p N o . 1 : C u t 12 cords measuring 8 yards each (12
cords measuring 9 y a r d s each w i t h t h i n cord), and 1
cord IV2 y a r d s long.

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S t e p N o . 2: Fold a l l the 8 y a r d (9 yard) cords over the
2" ring, and tie a 2" wrap with the 1'2 yard cord.

s t e p N o . 1: C u t 15 cords measuring 12 yards each, and
1 cord m e a s u r i n g 2 yards.

S t e p N o . 3: Separate into 6 groups of 4 cords, and tie 4"
of square knots with each group.

S t e p N o . 2: Fold the 12 y a r d cords over the 2" ring. T i e
a 2" wrap using the 2 y a r d cord.

S t e p N o . 4: U s i n g half-hitches, put cords onto the hoop
directly below last square knots > Use double half-hitch

for cotton, 5 half-hitches for t h i n cord).

S t e p N o . 3: Divide cords into 6 groups of 5 cords each.
Tie 6" of square knots w i t h each group.
S t e p N o . 4: T r i p l e half-hitch a l l cords onto a 7" hoop.

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Step N o . 5: Using groups of T H R E E cords, 2 tie cords
and 1 filler cord, make 6 rows of alternating square knots
covering 8". Now repeat step 4.

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S t e p N o . 6: Alternate once more, and tie 4" of square
knots with each group n f 4 CMi-ds.

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S t e p No. 5: Gather again into groups of 4 cords below
the ring, and tie 5 rows of alternating sc[uare knots,
covering approximately 5".

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S t e p No. 7: .-Xlternate again, and begin h a l f knot twist.

Here you w i l l make 3 sinnets following one pattern,
and 3 sinnets following another pattern, a l t e r n a t i n g
the pattern with each sinnet.
P a t t e r n # l - T i e 12" of half knut twists, put on bead
over a l l cords, tie 12" more u f half knot twists.

S t e p N o . 6: Divide cords into 10 groups of 3 cords each,
and tie 5 " of h a l f knot twists.

S t e p N o . 7: G a t h e r 2 groups of twists together. P u t
bead over 4 central cords, and use the 2 outside cords to
tie 6" of square knots.

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S t e p N o . 8: F i n d the 2 longest cords i n each sinnet.
Alternate cords so that you are t y i n g w i t h these 2 long
cords, and make a square knot button w i t h 5 square
knots. (Refer to Technique Section).

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P a t t e r n # 2 - T i e 5^2" of h a l f knot twists, put on bead,
tie l i y 2 " of h a l f knot twists, put on bead, tie 5 4 " more
of h a l f knot twist.

S t e p N o . 9: U s i n g the same tie cords, tie 5 " more of
square knots. P u t bead over the 4 filler cords and tie 3 "

more of square knots.

S t e p N o . 8: A l t e r n a t i n g cords, skip down 3 " and tie a
row of Josephine knots. A l t e r n a t e again, skip down
3V2", and tie 5 rows of tight a l t e r n a t i n g square knots.
T r i m t a i l to 14".

S t e p N o . 10: I n each sinnet, find the 2 shortest cords.
Separate each sinnet into 2 groups of 3 cords, and tie 6"
of h a l f knot t w i s t s using a short cord as the filler cord
in each new sinnet.

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N O T E : After each bead, resume t y i n s with 2 l o n g e s t
cords.

S t e p N o . 11: To form b a s k e t - A l t e r n a t e each sinnet of
h a l f knot twists and connect w i t h adjacent sinnet. S k i p
down 4 " and tie a row of square knots, using 4 f i l h r s
and 2 tie cords. A l t e r n a t e again and tie a row of square
knots 3 " down. T i e 4 more rows of alternating square
knots under the last row. T r i m t a i l to 24".
S t e p N o . 12: F o r Tassels cut 35 cords 1 y a r d long. Fold
6 cords measuring 1 y a r d each over a IV2" metal ring.
Use another 1 y a r d cord for a wrap. Repeat this process
to make 5 tassels. Bend open r i n g and attach 4" below
lower beads, where sinnets split.

M a n y types of c o r d s w i l l u n r a v e l

w h i l e y o u are w o r k i n g w i t h them. T o
p r e v e n t this, tie a n o v e r h a n d knot i n
the e n d of e a c h c o r d .

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Step No. 10: Here, either add a bead or tie 3 square knots
with 2 tie and 6 filler cords. Either way switch cords here
putting the longer cords to the outside. Tie 14" of h a h
knot twist, using 4 cords.

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Materials:
500 y a r d s t h i c k white cord or 4/120,6/65, or 6/72 jute
1
3 " soldered r i n g
(8-lOmm)
1
7" r i n g or hoop
1
19" r i n g
1
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glass
8
IV2" wood beads (optional)

Step No. 11: Tie 2 square knots using 8 cords, and add a
bead. Now repeat steps 8 through 11 with the 3 other
sinnets.
Step No. 12: Leave 2 long cords hanging on each side of
the bead or square knot. T a k e the ends of the remaining
4 cords, fold up in half so there are 8 cords coming down
(or 4 loops), and wrap i n place with a W2 yard cord. Cut
each loop, unravel it, and brush it out. T r i m to 9". T h i s
forms a small tassle. Do the same with all sinnets.

S t e p No. 1 : C u t the cords i n this manner:
24 cords 14 y a r d s each
40 cords 2V2 y a r d s each
2 cords 3 y a r d s each
27 cords 2 yards each

5 cords IV2 y a r d s each
Step No. 2: Wrap the 3 " ring with the 2 yard cord, and tie
an overhand knot with the ends. Fold all the 14 yard
cords over the ring. Place a 3 yard cord on each side and
make a 9" square knot loop as shown in Technique
Section. Be sure to include i n the loop the 2 ends of the
cord that wrapped the ring. Tie a wrap with a 2 yard cord
covering the bottom of the square knot loop.

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Step No. 1 4 : Divide in half each of the half knot twist
sinnets, and add to each half a 2V2 yard cord. Now there
are 8 working cords under each half knot twist. Tie a
square knot with the center 4 cords. Add 1 more 2V2 yard
cord to each side (the cords not used i n the above square
knot). Tie 1 row of alternating square knots, leaving out
the 2 end cords on each side. Complete this step with all
sinnets.

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Step No. 4: Double half-hitch all cords onto a 7" ring,
doing first a half knot twist sinnet, then 2 hanging cords,
then a half knot twist sinnet, etc. Be sure to completely
cover the ring.

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Step No. 3: With 4 cords tie a 5 " sinnet of half knot
twists. Skip 2 cords, then tie 5" of half knot twists with 4
more cords. Skip 2 cords. Do this all the way around. You
will have 8 groups of half-knot twists.

Step No. 13: Add a 2% yard cord onto each of the 8 pairs
of cords left out in the above step, as shown i n the
Technique Section. With each new group of 4 cords, tie 4"
of half knot twists. These sinnets will be referred to in the
next step.

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Step No. 5: Gather the cords not used in the half knot
sinnets together and wrap in the center above the ring
with a IV2 yard cord. This makes the half knot twists
stand out. Don't cut off the ends of the wrap.

Step No. 15: Using the 2 cords left out on each side in
step 14 (a total of 16 cords), you will alternate cords in this
manner:
Tie a square knot with the cords coming from the same
long sinnet. With the 4 cords left between each pair of

sinnets, tie a square knot leaving a 7" space to the last
square knot on each side. These knots form the "basket"
for the glass.

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Step No. 16: The glass should now be tried in the basket.
The 7" gaps may need to be adjusted. On the cords that
have the 7" gap, larkshead 3 of the 2 yard cords on each
side of the square knot. Tie rows of alternating square
knots under the cords that were larksheaded on. Tie 5
rows of alternating square knots using a l l cords below
the glass.

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Step No. 6: Below the ring use groups of 4 cords (each
group must have 2 of the 'left out' cords as filler cords and
one cord on each side) and make 20" of square knots. Skip
8 cords and do this with 4 more cords. Continue this
pattern all the way around. You will make 4 sinnets of
square knots.

Step No. 17: Half-hitch all cords onto the 19" ring.
Unravel the ends and brush out the tail, using a dog
brush and combing against a flat surface.

Step No.7: With a 2 yard cord, tie a wrap at the bottom of
the 4 square knot sinnets. Don't cut off the ends of the
wrap. Holding the wrap, push up to the wrap on the inside

of the 7" ring. T h i s will make the square knot sinnets bow
out. Tie the end of the bottom wrap to the end of the other
wrap. This should secure it in place. Beneath the wraps
cut off the cords at 17". Leave this tail to be combed out
later.
Step N o . 8: Below the 7" ring, divide the remaining cords
into S groups of 4. tie 'ZVi" of half knot twists with each
group. When working with the group on the left, begin
half knot twists on the left, and visa versa for right hand
side. Now put 2 groups together and tie 2 square knots
with each new group, using 6 filler cords and 2 tie cords.

If y o u don't h a v e enough c o r d left
for a w r a p , p i c k out 2 of the longer
c o r d s a n d tie a s q u a r e knot a r o u n d all
the rest.

Step No. 9: Divide each sinnet into 2 groups of 4 cords
each, and tie 22" of half knot twists. Remember to tie the
half knot twists on the same side as the sinnet.

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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 2 longer cords. C u t them off even w i t h the
other 6 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 2 outside cords on each sinnet (as
shown i n Technique Section). Now there are 12 cords
in each sinnet.

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1
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N O T E : T h i s pattern can be a double pot hanger or a
fountain.

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Step No. 13: U s i n g a l l the cords, tie 6 rows of alternating square knots. Double half-hitch a l l cords onto an 8"
hoop. T i e 1 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 4 " and fray the ends. Comb out if
desired.

No. 1 : C u t the cords i n t h i s manner:
cords 8 yards each
cords 5V2 y a r d s each
cords 4 yards each
cords 3 y a r d s each
cords 2 yards each

TO P U T I N T H E F O U N T A I N :

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Step No. 3: W i t h a 4 y a r d cord tie a wrap at the bottom

of the square knot loop. Divide cords into 4 groups of 16
cords each, and tie 7 crown knots.

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Step No. 2:Fold the 5V2 y a r d cords i n h a l f over the 3 "
ring. Fold a 3 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:
1 s m a l l electric submergeable pump
5' clear flexible hose to fit pump
1 brass valve
4 hollow birds, f i s h , etc., you w i l l need to hollow t h e m
1 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 5 " 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.

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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 4 groups of 16 cords, tie 3 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 2 rows of
alternating square knots.

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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 3 " below the
hoop.

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Step No. 7: L a r k s h e a d 8 of the 4 y a r d cords onto the 8"
hoop, 2 cords between each group of alternating square
knots.
Step No. 8: U s i n g groups of 4 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 5 " 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
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Step No. 9: T o form the b a s k e t - A d d a 2 y a r d cord to 2

cords from each sinnet, as shown i n Technique Section.
Tie 4 rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots. Double halfhitch a l l cords onto a 5 " hoop. T r i m ends to 3 " 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 4 cords each 8 yards long onto
the 14" hoop between each 16 cord group. T h i s will
m a k e 4 new groups of 8 cords each.
Step No. 11: U s i n g 4 groups of 8 cords, tie 36" of
alternating square knots w i f i i each group.

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F i n i s h e d Length: 6''2'

F i n i s h e d Length: 6'

Materials:
136 yards of 4/65 jute (6mm)
1
2" soldered r i n g
1
8" clay pot
1
14" clay pot

Materials;
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134 yards white polyester cord ('A diameter), or
4/65 jute, 5/65 (or 72 counts may be used)(6-7mm)
1
2" or 3" soldered r i n g
2
4" wood or metal hoops
8
1" ceramic or wood beads with large holes
16
small beads for t a i l , i f desired
1
6" to 8" diameter pot or glass bowl
1
12" to 14" diameter pot or glass bowl

Step No. 1: C u t 12 cords 11 yards each, and 2 cords 2
yards each.
Step No. 2: Fold the 11 yard cords i n h a l f over the ring.

W i t h a 2 y a r d cord tie "a 2" wrap over a l l cords.

Step No. 1: C u t 8 cords measurmg 10 yards each, 8
cords measuring 6 yards each, and 3 cords measuring 2
yards each.

Step No. 3. Separate cords into 4 groups of 6 cords each
and tie 6" of crown knots.

Step No. 2: Fold the 10 yard cords over the soldered
ring. T i e a 2" wrap with a 2 yard cord.

Step No. 4: Now separate cords into 3 groups of 8 cords
each, and tie 12" of square knots using 4 filler cords
and 4 tie cords on each sinnet.

Step No. 3: Separate cords into 4 groups of 4 cords
each, and tie 4" of crown knots. T h e n tie 4 square knots
with each group.

Step No. 5: I n each of the 3 sinnets divide the 8 cords i n
h a l f to form 6 new sinnets of 4 cords each. E a c h new
sinnet w i l l have 2 of the previous tie cords as tie cords,
and 2 of the previous fillers as filler cords. T i e 8 square
knots on each sinnet.
Step No. 6: A l t e r n a t e these sinnets and connect them
by t y i n g 1 square knot, using 4 tie cords and 4 filler
cords. S k i p down 3", alternate again, and tie 1 more
square knot u s i n g 8 cords.

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Step No. 4: T r i p l e half-hitch a l l cords onto a 4" hoop.
L a r k s h e a d 2 of the 6 y a r d cords between each group of
4 (10 yard) cords. Y o u w i l l now have 32 cords.
Step No. 5: T i e one square knot with each group of 10
yard cords, and one square knot with each group of 6
y a r d cords. T h e n tie 8 rows of alternating square
knots.

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Step No. 6: Double half-hitch each cord onto the other
4" hoop directly below the last row of square knots.

Step No. 7: Divide cords into groups of 4, and tie 4 rows
of alternating square knots.

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Step No. 8: Now choose the 2 longest cords from each
knot and make 22" of half knot twists, using these 2

cords for the tie cords, and groups of 4 for each sinnet.

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Step No. 7: To form inside hanger:
U s i n g the 6 yard cords ( i n groups of 4), tie 8" of h a l f
knot twist. Add a bead by putting a l l 4 cords through
the bead. T i e 8" of h a l f knot t w i s t under the bead.
To form basket—Alternate cords, skip down 4", and
tie a row of Josephine knots. A l t e r n a t e again, skip 3",
and tie a row of square knots. T i e a wrap below square
knots and t r i m t a i l to 4".

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Step No. 9: S k i p down 4'/2" and tie 1 row of alternating
square knots. S k i p down 3'/2" more and tie another row
of alternating square knots. S k i p down l'/2" more and
tie another row of alternating square knots.

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Step No. 10: Use the other 2 y a r d cord to tie a wrap
immediately below the last row of square knots. T r i m
t a i l to 12".

Step No. 8: W i t h each group of 10 y a r d cords tie square
knots 1" apart for 20". Switch tie cords and filler cords

using the ' X pattern switch'. T h e n use the 2 longer
cords to tie square knots 1" apart for 7". Add bead as i n
step 7. T i e square knots 1" apart for 10".
Step No. 9: T o form b a s k e t - A l t e r n a t e cords, skip
down 6", and tie a row of 3 square knots. A l t e r n a t e
again, skip 3", and tie a row of VA square knots. A l t e r nate, skip IV2", and tie a row of square knots.
Step No. 10: Tie a 2" wrap. Trim tail to 12", fray i f
desired, and add small beads.

When m e a s u r i n g cords, m e a s u r e the
first c o r d a n d then use it to m e a s u r e
the other c o r d s against, k e e p i n g a l l the
c o r d s in h a n d even after they are cut.

It is u s u a l l y easiest to w o r k on a
m a c r a m e from a h o o k i n the ceiling.
Y o u c a n v a r y this height by u s i n g a
piece of c o r d to h a n g y o u r m a c r a m e at
any height y o u need. Y o u c a n also use
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Picture on Page 13
F i n i s h e d length: 38" for the 7'/2" ring, 48" for the 6"
ring, and 36" for the 5 " ring. These are a l l made by
w o r k i n g from the bottom up.

F i n i s h e d L e n g t h ; 40"
Materials:
27
yards 4/65 jute (6mm)
1 6" wood r i n g
1 4" wood r i n g
3
1 "2" round beads
1 2'/'2" wood r i n g

Materials:
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Step No. 1: C u t 3 cords m e a s u r i n g 3 yards each, 2
cords m e a s u r i n g 7 yards each, a cord 2V2 y a r d s long,
and a cord IV2 y a r d s long.

Step No. 1: C u t cords i n this manner;
F o r holder w i t h 7'/2" ring--3 cords 3 yards each
2 cords 5 yards each
F o r holder w i t h 6" ring—3 cords 4 yards each
2 cords 7 yards each
F o r holder w i t h 5" r i n g - 3 cords 3 yards each
2 cords 5'/2 yards each
To tie a l l t o g e t h e r - 1 cord 5y2 yards long

N O T E : Y o u w i l l work from the bottom up on t h i s
hanger.
Step No. 2: L a r k s h e a d the 3 y a r d cords onto the 6"
ring, m a k i n g 6 cords each l'/2 y a r d s long.

Step No. 2: L a r k s h e a d 3 of the 3 y a r d cords onto the
7¥i" r i n g , m a k i n g 6 cords l'/2 y a r d s long e a c h .
L a r k s h e a d a 5 y a r d cord on each side of this group
m a k i n g 1 more IV2 v a r d cord and 1 3'/2 y a r d cord on
each side as in F i g u r e A
Step No. 3: U s i n g the 2 longest cords as tie cords, tie 3"
of square knots.

Step No. 3: L a r k s h e a d a 7 y a r d cord on each side of the

3 y a r d cords, m a k i n g 1 more iy2 y a r d cord and a 5y2
y a r d cord on each side as shown i n F i g u r e A .

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Step No. 4: U s i n g the 2 longest cords as tie cords and
the other 8 cords as fillers, tie 3" of square knots.

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Step No. 5: P u t filler cords through the 4" r i n g as i n
F i g u r e B , and tie 2" of square knots directly below it.
The first square knot w i l l secure the ring.

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Step No. 4: S l i p a bead up 6 of the 8 filler cords. B r i n g
the other 2 filler cords around the bead and continue
using them as filler cords. T i e 5 " of h a l f knot t w i s t s
using same cords as before.

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Step No. 6: S l i p a bead up 6 of the 8 filler cords. B r i n g
the other 2 filler cords around the bead and continue
using them as filler cords. T i e 5" of h a l f knot t w i s t s
using the same tie cords as before.

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Step No. 7: T i e 1 square knot, 2 square knot picots,
and 1 more square knot.

Step No. 5: T i e 1 square knot, 2 square knot picots,
and 1 more square knot.

Step No. 6: P u t a bead on as i n step 4. Repeat step 5.
T i e 3" more of h a l f knot twists.

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Step No. 7: Add a bead as in step 4. T i e 1" of h a l f knot
twists, and set aside.

Step No. 8: P u t on bead as i n step 6, then repeat step 7.
T i e 5" of h a l f knot twists.

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Step No. 8: L a r k s h e a d the 4 y a r d cords onto the 6"
r i n g m a k i n g 6 cords 2 y a r d s long each. L a r k s h e a d a 7
y a r d cord on each side of this group m a k i n g 1 more 2
y a r d cord and a 5 y a r d cord on each side.

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Step No. 9: Add a bead as in step 6. T i e 6" of h a l f knot
twists.

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Step No. 10: S k i p 1" and tie a 7" w r a p w i t h the 2>/2
y a r d cord.

Step No. 9: Repeat steps 3 through 7. T i e 13" of h a l f
knot twists. Set Aside.

Step No. 11: P u t the 2 ' 2 " 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 3 of the 3 y a r d cords onto the
5" r i n g m a k i n g 6 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 1
more 1'2 y a r d cord and a 4 y a r d cord on each side.
Step No. 11: Repeat steps 3 through 5. P u t a bead on as
in step 4. Repeat step 5. T i e 8" of h a l f knot twists.
Step No. 12: Place a l l 3 pieces i n the appropriate
design, w i t h a l l 3 tops even. W i t h 2 longer outside
cords tie a l l cords from a l l 3 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 2 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.

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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 2 ends inside the
square knots and add glue.

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F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 6'

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F i n i s h e d Length: 20"

Materials:
189 yards 4/65 jute (6mm)
2
15" dowels, %" i n diameter
2
2" soldered rings

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Materials:
2 metal or clastic rings, I ' A " diameter
2 1V4" wood beads
28 y a r d s 3/65 j u t e ( p l u s 9 more y a r d s for
hanger; these are baby owls)(5mm)
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2 15" long pieces of wood

Step No. 1: C u t the cords i n this manner:
2 cords 20 yards long
4 cords 5 yards long
8 cords 4 yards long
36 cords 21/2 yards long
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4 cords 1 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 1 owl only.

Step No. 1: C u t 8 cords measuring 3 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 1 to
16.

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Step No. 2: L a y 2 of the 1 y a r d cords side by side.
About 6" from the end of the 1 y a r d cords, double
half-hitch 2 of the 4 y a r d cords l e a v i n g an 8" fringe.
Now fold over the 6" end of the 1 y a r d cords, and tie a
square knot on the other side of the double halfhitched cords. Double half-hitch 2 more 4 y a r d cords
over the 1 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 4
cords directly below the wood. T i e cords 1 through 4,
5-8, 9-12, etc.

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Step No. 3: W i t h cords 1-4, tie 5" of square knots.
Repeat w i t h cords 13-16.

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Step No. 4: Now fold over the ends of the 1 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 2 of the 4 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 6 and 11 and slide
the rest up.

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Step No. 3: Now double half-hitch a l l of the 2'/2 y a r d
cords onto the 1 y a r d cords l e a v i n g an 8" fringe.

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Step No. 5: U s i n g groups of 4 cords, tie a row of square
knots on each side of the 1 y a r d cords.

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Step No. 6: T i e 9 rows of a l t e r n a t i n g square knots,
each 1" apart. Use the 4 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 5 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.

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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 2 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.

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Step No. 7: Double h a l f h i t c h a l l cords onto 2 more 1
yard cords, as i n steps 2 through 4.
Step No. 8: T i e square knots w i t h each group of 4
cords. T r i m fringes on both sides of the swing to 6".

Step No. 8: T o make wings curve, tie 1 square knot
w i t h cords 3-6, and 1 square knot w i t h cords 11-14.
Step No. 9: To mount the owl on the perch, triple
half-hitch any 2 cords onto the second piece of wood
(Owls have 3 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 1 square knot on each side and
larkshead on a 5 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
4 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 4
cords 2 feet each and 2 cords 3 yards each. Follow the
technique i n step # 1 3 of Chanson page 2 1 .
N O T E : T r y using different colors for wings, body, or
eyelashes.
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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)
1 IV2" metal r i n g
1 3" metal or plastic r i n g
1 10" to 12" ceramic pot

Materials:
6 yards red cord
6 yards white cord
6 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 2 cords measuring 3
yards each.

Step No. 1: C u t 4 cords measuring 6 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 4 groups of 6 cords
each, w i t h 2 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 2
cnots, 3 cords in each knot, and a row w i t h only 1 knot
using 4 cords. T h i s is the same pattern illustrated i n
F i g u r e A in the pattern for Independence.

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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.

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Step No. 4: G a t h e r the cords into the same groups as
previously, with the 2 red cords at the left of each
group. T i e 25" of alternating square knots w i t h each
group of 6 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 2 outside cords to tie 1 square knot
around the other 4 cords.

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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 6
cords, put them on the r i n g in this order: 2 red, 2 white,
2 blue (from left to right).

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Step No. 5: Alternate cords by t a k i n g 1 red, 1 white,
and 1 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 6 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".

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Finished Length: 5'

Finished Length: 4V2'

Materials:
167 yards 3/65 jute(5mm)
1
2%" metal ring
15
VA" oval wood beads
1
11" mexican pot

Materials:
165 yards 3/65, 3/72, 4/65 or 4/72 jute (5-6mm)
1
stick or V2" diameter dowel, 2' long
6
%" brown oval beads
12
2" brown oval beads
2
IV4" brown oval beads

Step No. 1: Cut cords in this manner:
6 cords 5 yards each
9 cords 15 yards each

1 cord 2 yards

Step No. 1: Cut cords in this manner:
24 cords 6 yards each
6 cords 4 feet each
2 cords 4 yards each
2 cords 1 yard each
2 cords 2 feet each

Step No. 2: Fold the 5 yard cords over the ring. Fold
the 15 yard cords over the ring, on top of the 5 yard
cords.

Step No. 2: Larkshead all the 6 yard cords onto the
dowel or stick. There are now 48 cords hanging. Assign
numbers to the cords from left to right, # 1 to #48. To
make it easier to work on, hang it by a scrap of cord.

Step No. 3: Using 2 of the 15 yard cords, tie 3" of half
knot twists over the rest of the cords (Refer to
Technique Section).
Step No. 4: Divide the cords into 3 groups with 6 - 1 5
yard cords and 4 - 5 yard cords in each group.

Step No. 3: With cords' 1-4, 4-8, 9-12, etc., tie 1 square
knot directly below the dowel. This secures the cords,
and spaces them evenly across the dowel.

Step No. 5: To complete each sinnet:
(A) Use 2 of the 15 yard cords as tie cords on each side

and 6 other cords as filler cords and tie 5" of half knot
twists. Slip a bead up 4 of the filler cords. Using the
same tie cords, tie 8" of half knot twist. Slip a bead up 4
filler cords and tie 1 square knot under the bead to
secure it.

Step No. 4: Tie 6 rows of alternating square knots. On
the 1st, 3rd, and 5th rows slip one %" bead up cord 2,
and 1 bead up cord 47.
Step No. 5: Use 2 of the 4' cords as knot bearers to tie a
row of double half-hitches under the last row of square
knots. Start this in the middle, working to one side and
then from the middle to the other side. This will help to
keep it straight. There will be a 12" tassel hanging on
each side. On the tassels, add 2" beads at alternating
heights and secure with an overhand knot.

(B) Divide cords into 3 sinnets as follows: Two
sinnets with only 1 short cord as a filler, and the third
sinnet with 2 of the short cords as fillers and the 2
longest cords as tie cords.
(C) Tie 24" of half knot twists on the sinnet in the
middle (the one with the longest tie cords). Slip a bead
up the 2 fillers and tie 15" more of half knot twists.

Step No. 6: With cords 1-4 tie 5 ' of half knot twists.
Slip a bead up the filler cords and tie 3" more of half
knot twists. Switch the cords using the 'X pattern
switch,' tie 3" more of half knot twists, slip a 2" bead up
the 2 filler cords, and tie 5" more of half knot twists.

Repeat this procedure with cords 45-48.

(D) For the 2 sinnets on each side with only 1 filler
cord, tie 8" of half knot twist, slip a bead up the 1 filler
cord, and tie 10" more of half knot twist. Repeat steps
A through D with other sinnets.
Step No. 6: To make b a s k e t - Y o u will alternate the 6
sinnets with the single filler. Alternate cords and tie a
row of Josephine knots 3" down. Alternate again and
tie a row of square knots 3" down. Alternate again and
tie a row of square knots IW down.

Step No. 7: Slip a VA" bead up cords 21 and 28. Skip
down IV2" and use 2 more 4' cords as knot bearers and
tie another row of double half-hitches. There will be a
12" tassel on each side; tie these tassels to the other
tassels using an overhand knot.

Step No. 7: Tie a wrap with the 2 yard cord including
the 3 longer sinnets by putting the bottom of the half
knot twists even with the last row of alternating
square knots. Do a 2" wrap. T r i m tail to 15".

Step No. 8: With cords 5-14 make 20" of alternating
square knots using the following technique:
Tie 1 square knot with cords 5-7 (only 1 filler cord).
Tie 1 square knot with cords 8-11 (2 filler cords). Tie 1
square knot with cords 12-14 (1 filler cord). To
alternate, tie 1 square knot with cords 6-9, and 1 with
cords 10-13. Continue this pattern for 20". Repeat this

procedure with cords 35-44.
Step No. 9: To make the Initial in the center, first
sketch a drawing of the initial, 8" wide and 19" high.
Tie alternating square knots, using IV2 square knots
each time, taking care to work from the top down. For
example, the high end of the swirl on the "S' had to be
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Step No. 10: U s e the 2 last 4' cords as knot bearers and
tie double half-hitches across the complete bottom of
the hanging. W i t h the tassels at each side, add a 2"
bead as before.

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Step No. 12: T i e overhand knots at the bottom of the
cords hanging i n a 'V" shape w i t h the center cords at
22" and the sides at 12". C u t the cords off directly
below the overhand knots.

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W h e n putting a w r a p at the top of a
m a c r a m e , it i s i m p o r t a n t to do it
neatly. It w i l l look n i c e r if y o u do this:
1-Pull 'knot' p a r t w a y t h r o u g h a n d
then t r i m top. 2 - T h e n give it another
tug to hide top c o r d . 3-After cutting of
bottom c o r d , pull d o w n e a c h one of the
cords to the bottom ofthe ring, to m a k e
it neater.

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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 2 - 1 y a r d
cords are fillers and the 4 y a r d cords are the tie cords.
Match the ends of the 4 cords and leave a 4" fringe. T i e
a wrap w i t h 1 of the 2' cords. Put 2 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 2 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.

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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 1" r i n g

1 4" diameter pot or glass bowl

Materials:
25 yards satin cord or other t h i n cord (3mm)
1 1" r i n g
1 4" in diameter glass bowl or pot

Step No. 1: C u t 8 cords measuring 3 yards each, and 1
cord 1 y a r d long. Fold the 3 y a r d cords over the ring.

S t e p No. 1: C u t 8 cords measuring 3 yards each, and 1
cord 1 y a r d long.

Step No. 2: U s i n g any 4 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 3 y a r d cords i n h a l f over the ring.
U s i n g 2 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 4 groups of 4 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 4 groups of 4 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 2 filler
cords and 2 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 1 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 5 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 1 y a r d cord to
tie a 1" wrap below the last row of square knots.

Step No. 7: U s e the 1 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.
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Step No. 9: Double half-hitch each cord onto a 4" hoop.
U s i n g groups of 3 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
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2" soldered r i n g
4" hoops
5" hoops
6" hoops
7" hoop
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10" hoop
12" hoop
16" hoops

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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 2 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 2 y a r d cords. Save trimmings.

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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 2 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 4 cords, tie 3 rows of
alternating square knots each 1" apart beginning 1 "
down from the 6" hoop.

Step No. 1: C u t cords in this manner:
3 cords l'/2 yards each
12 cords 13 yards each
24 cords 2 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 3 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 7 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 4 cords. Use 3 cords from each group (the 2 tie cords
and 1 of the fillers) to tie 8" of square knots, l e a v i n g out
1 filler cord.

Step No. 4: U s i n g groups of 4 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 4 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 3 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 4 cords, tie 6 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 5. U s i n g groups of 3 cords, tie square knots 1 "
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 3 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 4 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 4 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 3 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 do 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 .
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5 MM

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4 ply 65

7 MM

5 ply 65

8 MM

4 ply 120

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At the left is a d r a w i n g of several different sizes of
cord. The size of jute is written, for example, as 4%65.
w h i c h is 4 ply 65. T h e number " 4 " indicates the
number of m a i n plies. T h e second number "65" is the
fiber count. T h i s is the number of tiny fibers in each
ply. So to say you need a 4 ply is not enough. There is
4/28, 4/48, 4/65, 4/72, 4/120. These range from very
thin to very thick. I n substituting cords it isn't critical
to get the exact same cord. F o r example, a 4/65 is
almost identical to a 4/72. I n the 65 series, even a 5 ply
may be substituted for a 4 ply, g i v i n g only a slightly

bulkier look.
In t r y i n g to match thicknesses, here is a good rule.
Suppose the store only carries the 65 fiber count, while
the pattern may call for 7/28. Multiply the number of
plies by the fiber count, (such as 7 x"28= 196). T h u s ,
there are 196 fibers in the jute called for in the pattern.
The 3/65 jute would be close to the same thickness
because 3 X 65= 195. So by comparing the total number
of fibers in different cords, you can substitute easily.
J u t e is most economical i f purchased in a 10# ball,
but this is a lot of cord. Most stores w i l l also sell it by
the y a r d . T h e 10# balls are the n a t u r a l color of the
jute. I f you desire colored jute, you may purchase it in
the color, or you can dye it y o u r s e l f (at considerable
savings). I t is easiest and best to dye jute in small
quantities, tied into loose skeins.
You are only limited by your own imagination, so let
your imagination take over.
The mm chart is to help make cord substitutions
easier.

Although the patterns i n this book have been timetested and proven, the authors cannot accept responsibility for i n d i v i d u a l interpretation of Knots, Patterns
and Techniques.

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Picture on Back Cover
F i n i s h e d L e n g t h : 4'
Materials:
42 yards 3/65 or 4/65 or 5/65 jute (5-7mm)

1 2" soldered r i n g
4 beads with large holes
1 1 1 " - 13" ceramic or mexican pot

I f you are a beginner, we suggest you start with the
" M i n i , " "Petite," or "Simplicity," pictured on the back
cover. After you have finished, you w i l l have proven to
yourself how easy, fun and fulfilling macrame' is.

Step No. 1: C u t 8 cords measuring 5 yards each, and 2
cords 1 y a r d each.
All Rifihis Rcseri'cd
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Step No. 2: Fold the 5 y a r d cords over the ring. T i e a
IV2" wrap using a 1 y a r d cord.

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Step No. 3: Separate cords into 4 groups of 4 cords each
and tie 4" of crown knots.
Step No. 4: To complete each s i n n e t - T i e 4 square
knots. S k i p 6" and tie 12 half knot twists. Put a l l 4
cords through a bead. Choose the 2 longest cords to tie
with and tie 12 more h a l f knot twists. S k i p 6" and tie 2
square knots. Repeat w i t h the other 3 sinnets.
Step No. 5: To make b a s k e t - S k i p down 4" and tie a
row of alternating square knots. S k i p down 3" more
and tie a row of alternating square knots.
Step No. 6: U s i n g the 1 y a r d cord, tie a wrap directly

below the last row of square knots. T r i m tail-to 12".

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