Angel Door Decoration
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| Description:
This Angel Door Decoration was designed for a Mother who requested
an easy Macrame pattern her children could make for the Holidays.
Many people throughout the world love to make Angels in one
form or another. This particular one has flowing blonde hair,
a pretty dress, and gold wings. She's easy to make, and designed
for children or beginners. You can add flowers, bells, or
tiny ornaments to embellish the design. |
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Supplies
Needed:
- (1) 4-inch Metal or Plastic Ring
- Wings: 2mm Gold cord or standard yarn (total 17 yards)
- Body: 6mm White or Pastel colored cord or thick yarn (12 yards total)
- Hair: 6mm Cream colored cord, twisted style (3 yards total)
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Knots
Used:
Young Children may need help
with some of the knots. |
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Cutting and Mounting the Cords |
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Step 1: Cut the
cords as follows:
- (8) 12-inch cords for the hair (Twisted cord)
- (9) 45-inch cords for the body
- (12) 50-inch cords for the wings
Step 2: Attach each of the cords for the
hair at the top of the ring, by making
a Larks Head knot first. Then add a Half Hitch
with each portion of the cord, so they rest beside the Larks
Head Knot. To do so, direct the end over the ring, down
behind it, and through the loop.
Step 3: Attach the cords for the body
at the bottom of the ring, using Larks
Head Knots only. For the wings, attach 6 of the cords between
the hair and body cords, just as you did in Step 2 (Larks
Head + Half Hitch). Attach the other 6 cords in the same
manner, on the other side of the ring.
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Making the Body and Arms |
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| Step 4: Arrange the strands into 6 groups
consisting of 3 cords each. Number the groups 1 thru 6. Braid
group 1 using the standard 3-strand braid used in hair styles.
When the braid is 6 inches long, tie a Half Hitch with one
strand around the other 2, to secure it. Repeat for group
#6. These are the “arms” of the Angel Door Decoration.
Push them out of the way for now, you won't use them until
later.
Step 5: Braid groups 2 thru 5 in the same
manner, stopping when you reach 4 inches. Be sure to tie
the Half Hitch at the end of each braid. These 4 braids
make up the body of the Angel.
Step 6: Bring the body
braids together by making the Linen Stitch, wrapping one
strand around all the others several times. Make a loop,
and pass the end through it. Use a different strand, and
wrap it around all the others twice (including the one previously
used). Make the loop, passing the end through. Try to make
the loop in the back, if you can. Tie an Overhand knot,
and apply glue.
Step 7: Trim the ends so they are even.
You can add bells or beads to the individual strands, or
unravel them to make a fluffy skirt (as shown in the image).
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Creating the Wings |
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| Step 8: To make
the first Wing for the Angel door decoration, organize the
strands into 4 groups of 3. Braid each group as you did the
body, ending with the Half Hitch to secure the braid. The
total length of each Wing braid should be 9 inches. Repeat
the process for the other Wing.
Step 9: Attach each of the Wing braids
to the body by passing the center cord
of each group through spaces in the body
braids, front to back. Use the other 2 cords in each group
to tie a Square Knot around the center cord, to secure it.
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 10: Take the 2 braids you tied as
the “arms” of the Angel door decoration, and
bring them to the middle of the body, just above the wrapped
portion. Pass the cords through spaces in the front of the
body, front to back. Flip the design over. Tie a Square
Knot in each group of 3 cords (1 filler). Apply glue and
allow it to dry. Cut off any remaining cord.
Step 11: If you
wish to add bells in the center of the body, add one or more
just above the point where the arm cords passed through. It
will look like the Angel is holding the bells. You can also
add flowers, as seen in the images.
Step 12: Unravel each of the cords for
the hair. Brush or comb the individual strands until you
are happy with the design. Trim the ends so the hair is
even. Arrange the hair so some strands are behind the wings,
and others in front of them. Hang the Angel Door Decoration
onto any door knob.
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