Buttonhole Scallops
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Description:
Using Buttonhole Scallops as part of the mounting process
was very common in the early 1900’s. So this knot
is considered a Vintage technique. Scallops form a very
attractive, finished edge. They are used in combination
with other mounting knots, such as the
Double
Half Hitch used in the directions here. The
primary decorative knot used to make these unique scallops
is the Vertical
Larks Head.
This technique can be modified slightly to form a very attractive Buttonhole Clasp, used for jewelry or belts.
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Step 1: Obtain 3 cords to practice
making Buttonhole Scallops. One should be at least 6 inches longer than the others. In an actual pattern, the length will be specified. Secure
one of the shorter ones to your work surface horizontally.
This will be a holding cord, which the knots will be attached to.
Find the center of another short one, and lay it down vertically,
with the center directly underneath the holding cord.
Place
the longest cord to the left of it, also underneath the holding
cord. This one should be off center, with 2/3 of the strand north of the holding cord, with 1/3 south of it. The top portion can be secured temporarily. |
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Step 2:
Use the bottom portion of the left working cord, which is sometimes called the "working end", to make a
Double Half Hitch (pink). It's tied onto the horizontal holding cord (black).
Then do the same with the cord on the right. |
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Step 3: You will
now use the upper portion of the two working cords. Take
the left strand and direct it over, then under the right one, which functions as a vertical holding cord temporarily. Pull the end through the space to form the first
half of the Larks Head Knot. |
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Step 4: For
the second half of the knot, pass under the holding cord
first, then over, and through the space.
Both steps are necessary to make one Vertical Larks Head Knot. |
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Step 5: Repeat
steps 3 and 4, tying a total of 5 knots. If you wish the scallops
to be larger, tie additional Larks Head knots.
Form
a curved loop, also called a scallop, with the knots you just tied. |
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Step 6: Direct the working cords under
the horizontal holding cord. Attach both of them with Double Half Hitches, as you did in step 2. |
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In an actual pattern using Buttonhole Scallops, the four vertical strands would now be used to tie other Macrame knots. |
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