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Lanyard Knots

 
 
Lanyard Knots
 
 

Description: Lanyard Knots are frequently found in Macramé patterns, particularly plant hangers. They're considered vintage knots, since they were very popular in the early 1900's. These decorative knots are sometimes referred to as Crown Knots. They make beautiful woven patterns, and are fairly easy to tie.

Kids will often learn this knot in youth activities, so they can make bracelets and necklaces.

Try making a chain of these decorative knots to use as a purse handle, or to make a collar for your pet.

Here are some patterns that feature this interesting knotting technique:

Variations Shown: The Single Knot, Multiple Strands, Spiral Sennit, Striped Sennit, and the Star Pattern are all described below.

You can click on the small images to see a larger view.

 
 
 

Single Knot

 
 

Step 1: To practice a single Lanyard Knot, you need two cords at least 24 inches long. Lay the cords on your board and cross them to form an X shape. Mentally number the cords as shown.

 
  Four Segments  

Step 1: To practice a single Lanyard Knot, you need two cords at least 24 inches long. Lay the cords on your board and cross them to form an X shape.

Mentally number the four segments in a counter-clockwise direction, starting with the one on the bottom.

 
 
 
Many Macrame Patterns require you to form Lanyard knots from strands that have already been in use. In that case, you wouldn't need to worry about forming the X shape at all. Just follow same steps, moving in a counter-clockwise direction.
 
 
  Move Segment 1  

Step 2: Direct segment 1 to the right, positioning it over segment 2. You can secure it if you wish.

Make sure you leave a space for the fourth end to pass through.

 
 
 
  Move Segment 2  

Step 3: Fold segment 2, moving it to the left. Position it over segment 3.

Make sure it passes over segment 1 as you move it. It should do so naturally, but it's a good idea to double check.

 
 
 
  Move Segment 3  

Step 4: Direct cord 3 down, over cord 4. Make sure it passes over cord 2 as you move it.

 
 
 
  Segment 4 Thru Space  

Step 5: Direct cord 4 to the right, bringing into the space made by cord 1 (step 2).

Make sure the end passes through the space from the top (over - under).

 
 
 
  Lanyard Knot Tightened  

Step 6: Tighten the knot by removing the slack gradually, pulling on each end.

This decorative knot has a square shape and is usually tightened completely in most Macrame designs.

 
 
 
 
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Multiple Strands
 

Multiple Strands

 
 
  Three or More Cords  

You can make Lanyard Knots using more than two strands. Be sure you start out with 2 groups of cords having the same number of strands.

The individual strands work together as a group.

 
 
 
  Curve Rather Than Fold  

Move the ends progressing in the same direction you did the single knot, but CURVE the ends instead of folding them.

It's important that Multi-Strand Lanyard Knots look neat. Be sure the cords in each group are side-by-side as you work with them.

 
 
 
 
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Spiral Sennit
 

Spiral Sennit

 
 
  Stack the Knots  

To make a Spiral sennit using these knots, tie at least 5 of them. They will stack on top of one another. After you tie the first two knots, move the pin and secure the design on an angle, near the bottom.

Be sure to tie each knot progressing the same direction (counter-clockwise), as described in the instructions for the single knot.

 
 
 
 
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Striped Sennit
 

Striped Sennit

 
 

You can make a striped sennit with two colors. This Candy Cane shows how the colors are separated. One color is on the front and back, and the second color is on each side.

To make this design, all you need to do is alternate the direction you tie the Lanyard knots. So every other knot is tied in a clockwise direction.

 
 
  Progress Clockwise  

The first knot is folded as in the single knot described above. For the second knot, direct the first segment left, over cord 4. Then 4 passes over 3 and so on.

Make sure the sennit is secured well and does not twist as you tie additonal Lanyard knots.

 
 
 
 
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Star Pattern
 

Star Pattern

 
Lanyard Knots can be made with 4 strands arranged in a star pattern. The design forms a soft frame, so it can be used to encircle items like beads.
 
 
You need 4 cords to practice. Match the centers and secure them to your project board.
 
 
  Eight Segments  

Step 1: Arrange the cords as follows: One vertical, the next horizontal, and the third and fourth diagonal, forming an “X”.

Mentally number the strands 1 through 8.

 
 
 
Design Tip: Securing each end after it is used will help ensure you don't use the same cord twice.
 
 
  Curve the Cords  

Step 2: Curve each strand instead of folding it. To begin, pass cord 1 over cord 2. Don't forget to leave a space for cord 8.

Pass cord 2 over 3, and so on. It's the same process, only you are working with more than 4 segments.

 
 
 
  Detail of Process  

Each segment should automatically go over the previous one used, but it's a good idea to double check.

When you tighten the Lanyard knot, be sure you go slowly, so you don't accidently disturb the pattern.

 
 
 
 
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