Matthew Walker Knot
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Description:
The Matthew Walker knot is a unique decorative knot that can be used to prevent a twisted style cord from unraveling. So it's considered a finishing knot. It can even be used to link multiple cords together. An interesting variation, the Matthew Twist, is the form most often used for placement along the length of two cords. The first set of instructions if for placement of this Macrame knot on the ends of one or more cords.
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| To practice the Matthew Walker Knot, obtain
a 12-inch piece of twisted style cord, which is made up of at least
3 strands. |
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Step 1:
Unravel the end for several inches, separating the strands. They should
lie next to each other without crossing. |
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Step 2: Use the
strand furthest to the left. Make an Overhand
knot, moving in a counter-clockwise direction. Pass the end under the upper portion of the same strand, so the crossing point is at the top.
The knot should be large enough to pass over the portion of the cord that remains twisted. Do not tighten it yet. |
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Step 3: Do the
same with the second strand. Make
sure you pass the end through both loops
as you cross under to complete the Overhand knot. The crooks (curved portion) of both knots should match, as well as the crossing points. |
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Step 4: Repeat
the process with the third strand. If there are more strands
making up the cord you are using, repeat as many times as
necessary. Make sure the end passes into the loops from below all three strands. |
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| Step 5:
Tighten the design slowly, making sure the coils lie flat
and the knot is symmetrical. Apply a light coating of glue
to the entire knot, and cut off any remaining material (at the top). |
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| The Matthew Walker Knot can also be tied with three or more individual cords. The finished knot will be thick and sturdy. It can be placed anywhere along the strands or at the tips, as described above. |
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Matthew Twist Knot |
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| The Twist variation of the Matthew Walker Knot is tied differently than the usual form. It's primarily used along the length of a cord, rather than at the end. Also, it's made with four strands rather than three. Using 2 colors will help you to practice this important variation. |
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Step 1: Fold two 36-inch cords in half and secure them at the crook of the fold. In an actual pattern, you may be required to position them off center, so the outside portions are longer. Mentally number the ends 1 thru 4, heading left to right. |
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Step 2: Take the cord #1 and wrap it around 2 and 3, making a large, counter-clockwise loop on the right. Start low, working towards the top of the design. Wrap three times.
Direct the end over cords 2 and 3, at the top, and under cord 4, as you make your way to the right. |
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Step 3: Take cord 4 and wrap it around 2 and 3, making a clockwise loop on the right. Start low and move up, just as you did before. At the top, pass under all three cords in the center, and over cord 1 as you make your way to the left. |
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| Step 4: Tighten the knot GENTLY and slowly, helping the coils along so they don't bunch up. You're aiming for a long, uniform knot with two ends coming out at each end. |
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