Monkey Fist
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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. To see a Macrame pattern where this knot is used, see the Monkey Key Chain.
You can click on the images and a larger picture
will come up in a new window. |
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| To practice this interesting knot, obtain a
single cord at least 36 inches long. The left end is considered the "tail". |
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Step
1: Use the index and middle
finger of one hand, pointing sideways and slightly spread
open, for the first part of the knot. Wrap the right end of the cord three
full turns around your fingers.
The left end should be moved to the back of your hand. You can secure it with tape temporarily if you need to.
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Step 2: Pass
the right end through the middle of the cords
by directing it throug the space between your fingers. That's the area shown by the arrows in this image. |
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Step 3: Take the coils off your fingers carefully, and do not let go of the knot. The right end should head downward.
Wrap the end three times around the coils
you just made in step 1 (front to back). |
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Step 4:
Pass the end through the opening right beside where you ended the wraps. Bring it across to the second opening, and through.
Wrap it two additional times the
same way, for a total of three wraps. |
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Step 5: When you
are finished, make an Overhand
knot at the left end (tail), and trim the excess material.
Tuck this knot into the center of the Monkey Fist.
Tighten each loop gradually until you have a neatly finished knot. It helps if you start near the left end. |
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| Tip:
Like other button knots, tightening can be challenging. 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 that material the first few times. Also,
it’s easier to make this knot with cord that is 4mm or 6mm. |
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