Barrel Knot
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| Description:
The Barrel Knot is similar to the Overhand Knot.
I’ve seen it used by fishermen to attach hooks, so it
is a practical as well as decorative technique. I learned
it when I was young, and was instructed to use it when sewing
on buttons. In Vintage patterns it is sometimes called the
Coil Knot. It’s used primarily near the ends of cords,
to prevent them from unraveling.
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| Step 1:
To practice, cut a single cord. Hold it in both hands and
make an Overhand Knot. Using the same end, wrap the cord around
the loop 3 to 5 times. Keep the tension the same with each
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Step 2:
Pull both ends gently to tighten the knot. If you
pull too hard, the knot will bunch up.
Tip: To make a longer
knot, in step 1, wrap the cord more than 5 times. The more
wraps you make, the longer the knot will be. |
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