Designer Hangers
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| Description:
Creating Designer Hangers with decorative knots is a very easy
process. The hardest part is deciding which knots to use.
Each technique gives the hanger a different appearance. I’ve
listed some of the different knots that can be used to cover
metal hangers. Simply choose one and get started. The light
Lavender Hanger in the image is made with the Spiral Stitch,
and the Purple one features the Alternating Half Hitch technique.
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Supplies Needed:
- 1 Metal Hanger
- 6mm Macrame Cord or Yarn (Approximately 10 yards)
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| Macrame Knots than
can be used for the end of the hook:
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| Macrame Knots that work well to
cover the metal used for the Designer Hangers: |
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| Choose one type of knot from each
list above, deciding which knots to use to cover the metal.
If you are anything like me, you will want to make several
Designer Hangers, all with different combinations of knots.
The knots are tied around the metal, which acts as a filler,
and there is a round knot at the tip of the hook.You may need
to experiment a little, to see which knots work best for you. |
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Hook Section |
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| Step 1: Cut 2
strands of cord each 120 inches long. If you chose to make
Picots as part of your technique, the cords should be at least
150 inches long. Tie the knot for the end of the hook, using
both cords. It should rest in the center
of the cords. Place the knot on the tip of the hook. Tie a
Square Knot, using 2 strands, with the other 2 strands and
the metal as the fillers. This will hold the knot
on the end of the hook. |
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| Step 2: Tie a
series of the knots you chose from the second list, covering
the rest of the hook. Be sure to tie the knots around the
metal. Try to use only 2 strands to tie the knots, with the
other two acting as fillers, depending on the knotting technique
you chose. Stop when you reach the point where the hook joins
the body of the hanger. |
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Body Section |
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| Step 3: Separate
the 4 strands so two of them head right and the others left.
You'll be using the same knotting technique as in the previous
step. Using only 2 of the strands, tie the knots around the
metal, which acts the same as a filler cord. It helps to put
the hanger between your knees. The knots will follow the curve
of the hanger naturally. |
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| Step 4: Stop
when you reach the middle point of the wide
bottom section of the hanger. Repeat the process with the
other 2 strands, covering the other half of the Hanger. |
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Finishing Touches |
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| Step 5: When
you get close to the center point again, you need to tie the
knots around the metal as well as the ends of the
cords from the other section. Just tie the knots
right over the ends, covering them so they don't show. Try
to squeeze in as many knots as you can, so the metal does
not show at all. When you’ve covered the entire Designer Hanger,
tie a Square knot with no fillers. Apply a thick coat of glue
on the knot, and allow it to dry. Cut off any remaining cord.
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