Description:
The Mated Snake Knot is related to the Chinese Snake Knot.
It features one color along the edges, with the
other color in the center area of the sennit.
You could use this type of decorative knot for
Macrame projects that require a closely woven,
sturdy design. It would be suitable
for a purse handle, a plant hanger, or a
belt. Since it's a thick knot, it makes a
great key chain or a simple bracelet.
You can use 2mm material to make a Micro-Macrame
bracelet or choker with this knot design.
In the instructions below, there is a loop that is
used to connect the two cords. This is optional
if you are just practicing.
The video gallery contains a wide variety
of combination knots and techniques.
Preparation and Loop
To practice the Mated Snake Knot you need two
cords at least 60 inches long. It's better
to use two colors when practicing.
When
using this knot in a project, the cords should be
10 x the finished
length you plan to make.
Make cord
A longer if you plan to make a button
knot for a clasp.
Here are the
instructions to make a simple loop and to connect
the cords:
Step
1: Fold cord A in
half and secure it to your board
vertically. Place cord
Bunder
it.
Cross cord
Bleft
over right, resting on top of
cord A.
Leave some space between the two halves of
cord A.
Move both
halves of cord
A
backward, passing over
the crossed area of cord B.
Pass them through the space, then pull
them forward (toward you).
Tighten the knot firmly, adjusting the
size of the loop at the top (cord
A). Secure the knot upside
down if you prefer the back of the knot
(next image).
Mated Snake Knot Instructions
Step
2: Mentally number the
cords 1 - 4 as if they were separate
cords.
Make a clockwise
loop with cord
4, passing it around cord 3 over
- under. As you pull it
right, pass it undercord 4.
Mentally label it as loop
A.
Step
3: Move cord
3 to the right, passing it under
cord 4.
Rotate it to theleft counter-clockwise,
passing it through loop
Aover
- under. Make sure it passes over
cord 3 (inside loop A).
Mentally label it as loop
B.
Tighten both
loops slightly, but make sure loop
A has some space.
Step
4: Move cord
1 right, passing it overcord
2.
Move it to left counter-clockwise,
passing it through loop
Aover
- under. Pass it under
cords 2 and 1.
Mentally label it as loop
C.
Step
5: Move cord
2 left, passing it undercord
1.
Move it to the right clockwise,
passing it over
cord 1 and through loop
Cover
- under. Make sure it goes
over
cord 2 (inside loop C).
Tighten the
first knot for the Mated Snake Knot.
Work with the material so there are no
twists or kinks.
Step
6: Repeat
steps 2 - 5 several times,
until the Mated Snake knot is the size
you need for your project.
Step
7: To secure the cords,
tie a Square Knot
with cords
1 and 4 around the others
(optional).
Use cords
2 and 3 to make a button knot if
you need a clasp.
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