Double Hitch Bracelet |
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Description: The Double Hitch Bracelet features the knot called the Alternating Half Hitch. It’s made with two or more strands of leather or a waxed material, so the knots hold their shape. This Macrame bracelet has a loop at one end, with a button at the opposite end, for the closure.
Janne Pedersen sent in the suggestion for this simple, yet elegant jewelry design. |
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| Supplies Needed: |
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- 2mm cord material (Leather or Waxed -- 4 yards)
- One shank-style Button
- Project Board, pins and/or tape
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| Knots Used: Alternating Half Hitch and Square Knot |
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Step 1: Cut two strands of material, each at least 72 inches long (2 yards). Unless you are using leather, prepare the ends with tape, glue, or wax to prevent unraveling.
Step 2: Fold both strands in half, and secure them to your project board vertically, so the ends are even. The two cords will act together as if they were one strand.
Make sure to use the Cross Pin Technique (or tape), if using leather or another type of delicate cord to make the Double Hitch Bracelet. |
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| Step 3: Leave a space between the fold and the first knot, large enough for the button to pass through. |
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| In the images below, note that only two cords were used. You will be using four. |
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To make the first Half Hitch, take the set of cords on the right, and pass them over the two on the right. Bring them under, moving in a clockwise direction.
Make sure the ends pass over the segment of the cord you are working with, on the right. |
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Step 4: Now you will use the set of cords on the left to tie the knot. Tie the Half Hitch in a counter-clockwise direction, onto the right set of cords.
The Half Hitch is made by passing over and under the cords on the right. The end then goes over the segment on the far left.
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Step 5: Alternate back and forth between the two sets of cords, and continue making Half Hitches until the bracelet is the size you need.
Step 6: Secure the Double Hitch bracelet to the board, so the last knot cannot move.
Direct one strand of material through the shank of the button. Bring the three remaining strands beside it and tie a Square Knot. The first half of the SK should be above the shank, and the second one just below, so the knot wraps around it.
Before tightening the Square Knot, apply glue to the shank.
Tighten the Square Knot as much as possible, arranging it so it sticks to the shank. Apply more glue as needed.
Allow the glue to dry for several hours, and then cut off the excess material. |
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