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, 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 slightly, separating the strands. They should
lie next to each other without crossing. |
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Step 2: Use the
strand closest to the top. Make an Overhand
knot, moving in a counter-clockwise direction.
The loop should be large enough to pass over
the twisted portion of the cord. The crossing point should
be on the right, just above where you started. |
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Step 3: Do the
same with the strand adjacent to the one you just used. Make
sure you pass the end through both loops
as you cross under to complete the knot. |
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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. |
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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 cord. |
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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 two cords rather than three. Using 2 colors will help you as you practice this important variation. |
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Step 1: Fold two 36-inch cords in half and secure them as shown. In an actual pattern, you may be required to fold 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 end labeled #1 and wrap it around 2 and 3. Start out by passing over them, and wrap 3 times. You should come out on the right, passing over 2 and 3 and under cord 4. |
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Step 3: Take cord 4 now and wrap it around 2 and 3. Start by passing under them. Wrap 3 times, and come out under 2 and 3. The cord will pass over #1 on the left. |
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| Step 4: Tighten the knot GENTLY and slowly, so the coils don't bunch up. You're aiming for a long, uniform knot with two ends coming out either side of it. |
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