Ball Organizer
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Description: This Ball Organizer has a drawstring to close it at the bottom, and a round frame at the top to give it support.
This is a great Macrame pattern for beginners to learn how to tie nets using Alternating Square Knots.
Monica White inspired me to create this Macrame pattern, and provided the photo as well.
Knots Used:
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| Supplies Needed: |
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- 6mm Macramé Cord (194 yards)
- One 15mm Bead
- Plastic Garbage Can
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Cutting Instructions: |
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- Cut 32 cords, each 6 yards long
- Cut 1 strand, 60 inches long (for the drawstring)
Prepare the ends with tape, glue, or wax to prevent unraveling. |
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Preparing the Top Frame |
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Step 1: Cut the garbage can with a sharp knife, so you are using only the top six inches of it. Use a drill to make 32 holes spaced equally apart, 1/2-inch below the top edge. They should be approximately 1/4-inch in size. |
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Step 2: Take one cord and tie an Overhand Knot in the center of it. Direct both ends through the hole, so the knot rests on the inside of the plastic “frame”. |
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| Step 3: Repeat step 2, mounting the remaining 6-yard cords. |
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Creating the Bag |
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Step 4: You now have a total of 64 strands to make the Ball Organizer, arranged in sets of two. Each Square knot you will be tying should consist of 4 strands per knot (2 working cords and 2 fillers). Therefore, the first row of knots will be made with cords coming from two adjacent openings in the frame.
Tie the first row of Alternating Square Knots 1-inch below the area where they were attached to the frame. |
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| Step 5: Move down 1-inch. Tie the next row of ASK |
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Tip: Alternating Square Knots are called that because the even numbered rows use cords from two adjacent knots from the previous row. The new knots rest between those in the odd numbered rows.
Click on the image and a larger one will come up. |
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Step 6: Tie additional rows of ASK, so they are 1-inch apart. Stop when the bag is approximately 30 inches from top to bottom, or you are satisfied with the length. |
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Drawstring Closure (Bottom) |
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Step 7: To make the bottom of the Ball Organizer so it opens and closes easily, arrange the cords into 32 groups consisting of two strands. Using the two cords together, tie an Overhand Knot ½-inch below the last row of ASK. Leave a ½-inch space, and tie a Barrel Knot. Apply glue to the knots, and allow it to dry before cutting off the excess. Repeat the process with each set of two cords.
Step 8: Take the 60-inch drawstring, and weave it through the loops. Make sure the ends are even and that the balls you are using will fit through the opening.
Step 9: Pass the ends through a bead, heading into it in opposite directions. Tie a tight Barrel Knot at the tips of the drawstring, to prevent the cord from sliding through the bead. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 10: To make a hanger for your Ball Organizer, you can use a handle from a plastic ice cream bucket, or something similar. Cut small openings in the top frame to attach the handle.
Another option is to make a knotted handle. Two cords need to be cut to 4 times the size you want the handle. Pass the cords through the existing holes or drill new ones, placing 1 cord at each side of the frame. Center the cords so the ends are even. Tie several Alternating Half Hitches until you have approximately 8 inches left. Connect the two sennits by tying a tight Square Knot with the four strands. You can use other types of knots if you wish. Apply glue to the knot and allow it to dry before cutting off the excess. |
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