Hanger Knot
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Description:
The Hanger Knot is used for both decoration, and for making
a stable loop to hang something with. You can tighten this
Chinese knot to make three loops, which is handy if you
want to make something like wind chimes, for example. It’s
essentially two Overhand Knots linked together, and is sometimes seen in Chinese Macrame patterns under the name "True Lover's Knot".
Variations: Three-Loop Hanger Knot
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Step 1: Obtain a single cord at least
30 inches long. Secure one end of it to a project board or table, with pins or tape. |
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Step 2:
Take the right end, which is the working end, and make an Overhand
Knot, moving in a clockwise direction.
The crossing point needs to be on the left. Don’t tighten it yet. |
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Step 3: Make another Overhand Knot, in a clockwise
direction. As you do so, pass the working end through the first knot, passing over and under the right portion of it as shown. The crossing point should be on the right. |
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| Step 4: Tighten this decorative knot by pulling on both ends gently, taking care not to twist the coils. The portion between the two Overhand Knots, at the top, should be held to form a loop. You can see the area indicated in red, in the photo above. |
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| The Three-Loop
Variation is tied in the same way as above. The
only difference is in the tightening process. |
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Step 1: Begin by making the knot,
following steps 1 through 3 above. Don't tighten it yet.
Secure the loop at the top to your project board. Spread the knots so you can clearly see the crook (curved portion) of both Overhand knots. The arrows indicate which way they will move in the next step. |
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Step 2: Direct the crook of the left OH knot through the crossed area of the right OH knot.
Repeat this with the crook of the right knot, bringing it through the left knot. |
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| Step 3: Adjust all
three loops by pulling the slack out gradually.
You’ll be left with two ends at the bottom of the Hanger Knot.
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