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Monkey Fist
 
Monkeys Fist
 

Description: The Monkey Fist is a decorative knot seldom used in Macrame. It is excellent way to finish off the end of a cord. You could use it with a buttonhole clasp rather than using a plastic button, or to collect a group of cords to make tassels. Try making a small version to use as a pendant for a child's necklace.

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Making the First Wraps Around Fingers
  
Step 1: To practice this interesting knot, obtain a single cord at least 36 inches long. Use the index and middle finger of one hand, pointing sideways and slightly spread open, for the first part of the knot. Wrap the cord three full turns around your fingers, close to the left end. The left tail will dangle freely for now.
  
 
  Passing the End Through the Middle   Step 2: Pass the right end through the middle of the cords via the space between your fingers.  
 
  Second Set of Wraps   Step 3: You can now take the coils off your fingers. Continue to hold the knot though. Next, wrap the cord three times around the coils you just made in step 1.  
 
  Third Set of Wraps Through the Spaces   Step 4: Pass the cord through one of the openings, it doesn’t matter which. Bring it around the second set of coils, going through the other opening. Wrap it two additional times the same way, for a total of three wraps.  
 
  Overhand Knot on End   Step 5: When you are finished, make an Overhand knot at the end of the tail, and trim the excess. Tuck this knot into the center of the Monkey fist. Tighten each loop gradually until you have a neatly finished knot.  
 
Tip: Like other button knots, tightening can be tricky. The first few times you make it, don’t expect the finished product to be neat. Nylon cord slides a little better than other materials, so try it with some nylon string the first few times. Also, it’s easier to make this knot with cord thicker than 2mm.
 
 
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