Alpine Butterfly Knot
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Description:
The Alpine Butterfly Knot can be used in several ways in
Macrame. The most common variation produces a stable
loop that can be used for plant hangers, bell pulls, or
even curtains. It can also be used to mount cords to a ring,
dowel, or similar item. The second variation can be used
to connect two cords, or to add new ones, if the pattern
calls for more cords than what you started out with.
You can click on each of the images below, and
a larger image will open in a new window. |
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Step 1:
Obtain a single strand of cord, at least 36 inches in length.
Tie an Overhand knot 4 inches from one end of the cord, and
lay it down in front of you, vertically. The crossing point
needs to be on the left. Don’t tighten the knot. |
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| Step 2:
Use the upper portion of the cord, and make a larger, elongated
curve in a clockwise direction. Pass the end through the center
of the OH knot, making a slipknot. |
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Step 3: Use the
same end, and head in a clockwise direction again. Pass over
the other end of the cord, at the bottom of the design. Then
bring the end up towards the top, and under
the loop formed in step two. |
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Step 4: Bring
the end back down and into the central space of the OH knot.
The two ends should end up next to each other.
Step 5: Tighten the Alpine Butterfly Knot
by holding the loop, and pulling on the ends. If the loop
becomes too large, simply adjust it until it’s the
size you need.
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| The second variation
is called the Alpine Butterfly Bend, and
its primary use is to connect two cords. |
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| Step 1:
Obtain 2 cords at least 20 inches long to practice this knotting
technique. Secure the left end of one cord to your left. Make
a clockwise loop, placing it in front of you, and slightly
to the left. (Blue Cord in image) |
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Step 2: Secure
one end of the other cord, off to the right. Make a second
loop in a counter-clockwise direction. Pass it through the
first loop from below as you do so. It should rest to the
right of the other one. (Purple Cord in image)
Adjust the loops so there are three spaces. |
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Step 3: Pick
up both ends and direct them behind the loops towards the
top of the design. Pass them through the middle space, heading
towards you. |
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| Step 4:
Tighten the knot by pulling on the ends. Some people prefer
the back of the design instead of the front. If so, you would
turn the Alpine Butterfly knot over prior to making more knots
with the dangling cords. |
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