Chunky Key Ring
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| Description:
This Chunky Key Ring is so thick and colorful, you will be
able to find your keys very quickly. It’s constructed
with thick yarn rather than Macramé cord. When choosing
colors, make sure they are bold and bright. Try changing the
pattern by using different knots for the bottom half, or use
regular macrame cord instead of yarn.
Supplies Needed:
- Cord: Any type of thick yarn or Macrame cord
- 4 Macramé Beads made of wood
Knots Used:
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Creating the Clasp |
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Step 1:
Cut 2 pieces of yarn, each 36 inches long. Make an Overhand
Knot in the center, using both strands together. Tape or pin
the knot to your table surface, so you have 4 strands to work
with. |
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| Step 2:
Tie a Square Knot approx. 1 inch below the Overhand knot,
using all 4 cords. Two strands will be fillers. |
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Step 3: Move
down another ½ inch, and make a chain of 3 or 4 Square
Knots. Pass the ends through the space to make the Button.
Be sure to direct the ends to either side of the fillers.
Switch strands so the shorter cords are the fillers. Tie another
Square Knot just below the Button, to secure it in place. |
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Making the Band |
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Step 4: Make
a chain of Square Knots until you are happy with the length.
If you wish, you can use a different type of knot to vary
the pattern. Try a Half Hitch Pattern, the Basket
Stitch, or the Spiral
Stitch. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 5: If you
wish to decorate the Chunky Key Ring with beads, add them to the ends.. Make a tight
Overhand knot just below each bead. Apply glue to secure it,
after cutting off the leftover cord. If not using beads, make
an Overhand Knot using all the strands together. |
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| To attach
the keys: Pass the Overhand Knot you tied in step
1 through the ring, stopping at the Button. Then pass the
Button through the 1-inch opening just below the Overhand
knot, wrapping it around the ring as you do so. It should
hold together. If not, you can apply glue to keep it secure. |
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