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 knot. 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, and to attach things
like Macrame beads.
Variations: There are two other forms described below the general instructions: The Long Barrel and the Strangle Knot.
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| Step 1:
To practice, cut a single cord, at least 12 inches long. Hold it in both hands and
make an Overhand Knot. Using the same end, wrap the cord around
the loop 2 or 3 more times. Keep the tension the same with
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| Step 2: Pull both ends gently to tighten
the knot. If you pull too hard, the knot will bunch up. |
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Long Barrel |
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| To make the long version of this decorative knot, follow these steps: |
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Step 1: Obtain a cord that is at least 20 inches long. Make the Overhand knot, and continue to wrap one end around the loop at least 5 times. The more you wrap, the longer the knot will end up.
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| Step 2: Tighten the knot slowly and gradually, so the coils end up close together, as in the larger image above. |
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Strangle Knot |
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This variation of the Barrel Knot is very interesting, and provides a strong grip when needed.
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Step 1: Obtain a piece of cord material to practice, at least 24 inches long. Create the knot as described in the general instructions. Make sure right end comes out of the circle from the top, and the left from below. |
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Step 2: Flip the lower part of the circle over the top portion, forming a figure 8. Hold it in place as you tighten the knot by pulling on the ends. |
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