Cross Design
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Description: This Cross Design is an easy Macrame project suitable for beginners as well as children. Young children may need a little help, but older kids should be able to create this Macrame design on the their own. This pretty Cross is 9 inches tall, and can be made smaller, by using different size cord.
You can change this design by using the Spiral Stitch to make the 4 sennits, or even the Basket Stitch. Other decorative knots will work as well. You can also omit the button knot and add a large bead instead. |
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Supplies Needed:
- 6mm Macramé Cord, or similar thick material
- Project Board, Tape, and Pins
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Knots Used:
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Cutting and Preparing the Cords |
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- Cut 8 strands of cord material, each 55 inches long.
- Make sure you treat the ends, especially if you are using Twisted style cord.
Step 1: Find the center of 4 of the cords. Place them on the project board horizontally, lying side by side. They should be straight, and not crossed in any way. Mark the center with a pin. |
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Step 2: Locate the center of the remaining cords. Lay them down vertically, matching up the centers with the middle point of the horizontal group. They should lie side by side, neatly arranged. Place a piece of tape diagonally, to secure all the strands. |
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Creating the First Knot in the Center |
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Step 3: Tie a Lanyard Knot, using all the strands working together. Curve the cords, keeping them organized. Before tightening the knot, make sure all the strands are lying side-by-side and are not overlapping. This decorative knot should be neat. Secure the knot to your project board. |
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Making the Cross Design |
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Step 4: Select 2 strands from one side of the knot, and 2 from a different side. Use these four strands to tie 5 Square Knots.
Repeat this 3 more times, making sure you are using strands from two sides of the Lanyard Knot. |
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| Step 5: With the final 4 strands, tie 8 to 10 Square knots. This is the bottom vertical section of the cross, and needs to be a bit longer. |
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Designing the Buttons |
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Step 6: Switch the strands, so the working cords become the fillers. Tie the first half of a Square knot to secure it. Move down ¼ inch and tie a complete Square Knot. Make 3 more, and pass the ends through the space to make the Square Knot Button. |
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Flip the design over and tie the Square Knot that secures it, so it rests behind the button knot somewhat. You should not be able to see it when you look at the front of the Cross Design. |
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Finishing Touches |
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| Step 7: Repeat step 6 with the other 3 parts of the Cross. When finished, apply glue to the final Square Knot tied, and allow it to dry. Cut off any remaining cord, and you're finished. |
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