Celtic Button Necklace
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| Description:
This Celtic Button Necklace features a combination of decorative
Button knots, and a pendant made by linking Josephine knots
together. This Micro-Macrame necklace shown in the photos
was made with Satin Rattail cord, which adds a beautiful sheen.
This pattern is not recommended for a beginner, since button
knots are somewhat challenging to tighten.
Supplies Needed:
- 2mm Satin Rattail Cord or similar material
- Small shank-type button
- Beads with holes large enough to admit 1 cord
- Project Board and Pins
Knots used:
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Step 1: Cut one strand of cord, 45 inches
long, for the pendant. Cut a second strand, 90 inches long,
for the necklace. Prepare the ends in some manner to prevent
unraveling.
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Creating the Pendant |
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Step 2:
You'll design the pendant for the Celtic Button Necklace first.
Tie a Josephine knot in the center of the 45-inch cord. Tighten
it so it is approximately ½ inch in size. Secure it
to the board with a pin. You should now have 2 strands to
work with. Cross them and secure them at the crossing point. |
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| Step 3:
Use the left strand, and make another Josephine knot, with
the following changes: |
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Loop 1: Rotate the end clockwise,
passing through the left loop of the Josephine tied in step
2, from the top. |
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Loop 2: Direct the end clockwise again,
resting under loop 1, and slightly to the left, forming
3 spaces. |
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Loop 3: Make the next loop clockwise,
passing under the left loop, into the center space, and up through the right loop. |
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| Step 4:
Repeat step 3, using the right strand. As you make the first
loop, go through the right portion of the Josephine knot to link them. The
loops will be made counter-clockwise. |
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Step 5: Adjust
the three knots so they are the same size. Add a bead to both
strands, crossing the cords again as you do so. |
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Step 6: Repeat
steps 3 and 4, adding 2 more linked Josephine knots. Adjust
the knots so they are the same size as the others. |
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Step 7: Cross
the strands again, and make an Alternating Half Hitch chain
(5 knots). Fold this portion towards the front of the pendant,
making a loop. Direct the 2 strands around to the back, and
tie a tight Square Knot to secure the loop. Apply glue, and
allow it to dry. Trim any remaining cord. This completes the
pendant for the Celtic Button Necklace. |
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Making the Necklace |
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Step 8: To start
the necklace itself, begin by tying a Hanger knot 12 inches
from the end. Adjust the loop so the button used for the clasp
fits through it easily. |
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Step 9: Make
a Sliding Celtic Button Knot with the short tail, around the
longer portion. Make it tight, and apply glue to the entire
knot. When completely dry, cut off the remaining portion of
the tail. You will now have only 1 strand to work with as
you work on the "chain" of the Celtic Button Necklace. |
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| Step 10:
Move down 3 ½ inches, and make a Celtic Button knot.
Add a bead, and make another one. The two knots should be
approx. ½ inch apart.
Step 11: Add 2 more beads and Celtic button
knots, alternating them as in step 10.
Step 12: Move down another 2 ½
to 4 inches, depending on how low you want the Celtic Button
Necklace to hang on your chest. Tie 2 more button knots,
with a bead between them. Pass the end of the cord through
the loop in the pendant, heading left to right.
Step 13: Mimic the process outlined above
for the right half of the necklace, but in reverse order:
2 Button knots with 1 bead between them, followed by a space.
Then 4 button knots alternating with beads, followed by
another space.
Step 14: Pass the end through the button
used for the clasp. If the shank is large, direct the end
through it a second time. You should have 2 strands to work
with again. Make a Sliding Celtic Button
knot with the tail, around the main cord, as you did in
Step 9. Adjust the button, so it rests even with the one
on the other end. Try the necklace on to make sure it fits
properly. Apply glue to the knot, and when dry, trim off
any excess cord. |
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This
Celtic Button Necklace can be made to order. If you would like to
buy one, or just have questions, please Contact Me. Specify which
item you are interested in.
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