Buttonhole Watch
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| Description: This Buttonhole Watch design features the use of the Vertical Larks Head knot, also called the Buttonhole Knot. This Macrame pattern uses watch faces designed specifically for handcrafted items. They have loops on them that are used to attach the cords. Do not use watch faces that use standard bands. These have a bar for attachment and this pattern is not designed for them. |
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Supplies Needed:
- 1mm Hemp, Nylon, or other type of cord material (16 yards total)
- Watch Face (with holes or loops along edges)
- 8 Beads
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Knots Used:
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Preparing and Mounting the Cords |
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Step 1: Cut 4 strands of cord material, each 70 inches long. Apply glue to the ends to prevent unraveling, and allow it to dry.
Step 2: Pass the cords through the loop on one side of the watch face, and center them. |
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Here's a diagram you can refer to as you progress.
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Designing the Buttonhole Watch Band |
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| Step 3: Use 2 of the strands as the working cords, and the remaining 6 as fillers. Tie a sennit of Alternating Half Hitches 0.5 inches in length. Make sure it is neat, and the knots are close together without gaps. |
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Step 4: Separate the cords into 3 groups, each consisting of 2 strands. Use the group on your right, and tie five (5) Vertical Larks Heads. Use 1 strand to make the knots, and the other one as the filler. The heads of the knots should be on the outside edge of the design.
Step 5: Do the same with the group of cords on the left.
Tip: For the right portion of the design, I usually use the strand on my right as the working cord. The left one as holds the knot. This way, the "head" of the knot is pointing right. To make the opposite side of the Buttonhole design, I use the left one as the working cord, and the "head" faces left. See the directions for the Buttonhole Clasp if you need more details. |
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Step 6: Attach one of the beads to the middle 2 strands.
Step 7: Tie a tight Square knot using 2 strands to make the knot and the remaining four as fillers.
Step 8: Repeat steps 4 thru 7 two more times. This will make an 8-inch band. If you need a smaller size, repeat the process only one time. |
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| If you need a longer band, repeat steps 4 - 7 as many times as needed. Don't forget to take into account the 0.5 inch Alternating Half Hitch sennit that follows these knots. . |
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| Step 9: Repeat step 3. Then tie a tight Square knot to complete the pattern for the first half of the Buttonhole Watch. |
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| Step 10: Repeat steps 1 thru 9 for the second half of the watch. Be sure to make it the same size as the first part of the band. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 11: Cut a single cord approximately 12 inches long. Make the Wrapped Knot clasp, using it as the working cord. The knot should be placed 2 inches from the last Square Knot tied in step 9. Tie Overhand Knots with each portion of the cord, so they rest close to the clasp. Cut off any excess. |
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| Step 12: Trim the ends of the remaining 2 groups of cords, so they extend 5 inches or more from the clasp, and are the same length. Apply a single bead to each group of cords, or tiny beads to each individual strand. Secure the beads with a Barrel Knot. |
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| The clasp is adjusted by pulling the ends through the wrapped knot, and making the circle wider. To tighten the Buttonhole Watch band, simply pull on each end. |
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