Butterfly Bookmark
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| Description: This Butterfly Bookmark
was created when I was playing with some cords one day. I looked
down, and there it was. You could use this simple design to
make something other than a bookmark. For example, this Butterfly
would make a nice decoration for a gift. Or you could wear it
in your hair, by attaching some barrettes to it. Try using this simple design as a pendant for a necklace.
Children age 5 or over should find this Macrame project easy
to make. Only one knot is used; the Overhand
Knot (the one used to tie shoe laces).
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Supplies Needed:
- 4mm – 6mm Braided Macramé Cord or thick
Yarn
- (2) Beads
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Preparing the Cords |
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| Step 1: Cut 2 pieces of cord,
each 20 inches long. Apply glue or tape to the ends so they
don’t unravel. |
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Designing the Butterfly |
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Step 2: Tie a loose
Overhand Knot in the center of the first cord. Bring both ends
into it, forming circles for the wings. Tighten it only enough
so it holds together. |
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Step 3: Bring both
ends into the knot, forming circles for the wings. Tighten it
only enough so it holds together. |
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| Step 4: Use the second cord to
tie another one the exact same way. Pull on the ends so that
the “wings” are half the size as the ones in the
first knot. |
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Step 5:
Lay the two knots next to each other, with the ends heading
in opposite directions. Feed the ends of one through the knot
in the other. Do the same with the other two ends.
Step 6: Now, tighten the knots by pulling
on the loops. If the wings become too large, pull on the ends
a bit to adjust them.
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Step 7: When you
are happy with the overall design, tie tight Overhand knots
on the two ends resting between the large wings. These will
be the “antennas” of the Butterfly. Cut the remaining cord
off, close to the knot, and apply glue to hold it together. |
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Finishing Touches |
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| Step 8: Put a light coat of glue on the back portion of the butterfly so
it stays together. Feed the long ends through 2 or more beads,
and tie tight Overhand knots just below them. Cut the ends close
and use glue to prevent them from loosening. Your Butterfly
Bookmark is now ready to use and enjoy. |
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Ready to make another Macrame project? You can obtain the supplies in the online store, that was specially set up for Free Macrame Patterns.. Simply click on the Acajou banners, like the one below, and you will be sent to the store.
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