Barnacle Knot |
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Description: The Barnacle Knot is a great way to make ring-shaped designs for Macrame. This circular knot can be used for pendants and earrings. You can also use it instead of metal rings at the top of plant hangers. It's a variation of the Ashoka Chakra Knot, which uses the Slipknot instead of the Larks Head knots that this one features. |
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A Video tutorial of this beautiful decorative knot can be found in J.D. Lenzen's website, "Fusion Knots".
He has recently published this great book, so click on the image or link to visit his website for more information. |
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Step 1: Cut one cord, at least 36 inches long. Secure one end to your board.
Three inches from one end, make a counter-clockwise loop. The working cord should pass over the secured end to make the crossing point. |
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Step 2: Make a bight with the working end and push it through the first loop from below. This creates a slipknot. Pull on the bight to tighten the knot. |
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Step 3: Adjust the size of the loop by pulling on the working end.
The size of the loop determines the overall size of the Barnacle knot. |
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Here's how to determine the size you need:
- 3-inch Loop = Earring Size (1.5-inch diameter)
- 5-inch Loop = Pendant Szie (2.5-inch diameter)
- 7-inch Loop = Ring for Plant Hangers (3.5-inch diameter).
In other words, multiply the size you need by 2, then add an 1/2 to 1-inch for the loop at the top, if you need it. |
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Step 4: Take the working cord and bring it over the loop, behind it, and over the segment at the bottom. This creates the first half of the Larks Head knot. |
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Step 5: To make the second half, pass the working cord under the loop first, then over the front of it, and under the segment at the bottom.
Both steps equal one Larks Head Knot. |
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Design Tip: If you wish, you can make Half Hitches instead of Larks Head knots, to change the design. Just repeat step 4 over and over. |
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Step 6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 over and over, until the sennit is the size you want.
Stop when the last knot is 1/2-inch from the crook of the loop. |
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Step 7: Pass the SECURED end through the remaining portion of the loop.
Turn the Barnacle knot so the loop and ends are at the bottom, like the image below. |
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Step 8: Use the working end to tie the first half of the Larks head around both the loop and the short end. That's over in the front, under to the back, and over at the bottom.
Make sure you pull this knot as tight as you can. |
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Step 9: Tie the second half by bringing the working end under the loop and short end first. Bring it to the front (over) and under the segment at the bottom.
Pull on the short end to close the circle, and tighten the Larks Head knot as much as possible. |
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Step 10: Straighten the loop at the top of the Barnacle knot. Notice that it's sideways, which makes it perfect to be used as a pendant.
Finish off the ends by directing them behind the knot, passing them through the spaces. Apply glue to hold them in place. |
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