Cross Necklace
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| Description: This Cross Necklace is very easy to make. The cross itself uses only one type of decorative knot. You can use any thickness cord to make this Micro-Macrame necklace, but it looks better with delicate material. The best cord to use is Nylon, Satin Rattail, or Cotton, since it needs to be soft and comfortable around the neck. Leather may work well, too. The finished size of this pretty Cross design is approximately 2 inches. |
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| Supplies Needed: |
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- 2mm Cord Material (5+ yards)
- Project Board and Pins
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Glue
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Cutting Instructions |
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Cut the cords as follows:
- 1 cord at least 72 inches in length
- 3 cords, each 36 inches long
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Creating the Horizontal “Arms” of the Cross |
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Step 1: Take one of the 36-inch cords and place it diagonally on your project board. Take another cord and place it on top, heading the opposite direction. The cords should form an X shape. Secure both cords in the center with a pin.
Step 2: Tie a sennit of Lanyard knots measuring 2 inches. The knots will be “stacked” on top of one another as you tie them. At some point you will need to remove the pin in the center, and secure the knots by putting the pins in diagonally.
Step 3: Direct the ends into the central space of the sennit, after trimming them to 1 inch. Apply glue as needed to hold them in place. |
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Tip: You’ll need to use your needle nose pliers for this part of the Cross Necklace. Direct the tips into the sennit on an angle, and out through the central space. Grab the ends and pull them through, one at a time. |
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Designing the Vertical Portion of the Cross |
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Step 4: Take one of the 36 inch cords, and place it diagonally on your board. Place the 72-inch cord across it, forming an X. Secure them at the center point.
Step 5: Make a sennit of Lanyard knots, measuring 1½ inch.
Step 6: Take the other design you worked on (for the arms), and place it on top of the new sennit. Make sure it is balanced and centered. Direct the 4 ends through the first design, using your pliers.
Continue by tying more Lanyard knots, measuring ½-inch.
Step 7: Take the short ends only and trim them to 1 inch. Direct them into the sennit, applying glue as needed to hold them in place. |
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| Step 8: Use the long cords to make the remainder of the Cross Necklace. Figure 8 knots and Oysterman Button Knots can be made with a single cord. So can Celtic and Chinese Button knots. See Learn Macrame for details on these different techniques. If you feel you need more cords, just add them onto the long strands. |
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