Monkey Key Chain
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Description: This Monkey Key Chain was designed for a friend who requested a custom Macramé pattern. It features a Monkey Fist knot on one end, followed by a chain of Square Knots. This easy Macrame project is suitable for kids and beginners, and makes a sturdy design to hold your keys.
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Supplies Needed:
- 6mm Cord, Yarn, or Rope
- Key Ring
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Knots Used:
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| Step 1: Cut 1 strand of material, 90 inches long. Cut 1 cord, 60 inches long. |
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| Step 2: Take the 90-inch cord and begin the Monkey Fist by wrapping it around your hand 4 times, starting approximately 30 inches from one end. If you hold your hand sideways, the wraps are vertical. |
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Step 3: Direct the end between your middle and fourth finger, passing it through the wraps horizontally. Gradually slide the design off your fingers, but continue to hold onto it. Wrap the cord around the first set of coils four times, horizontally. |
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Step 4: Direct the end through one of the spaces beside the crossed coils. Then pass it through the space on the other side.
Continue wrapping through the 2 spaces, for a total of 4 times. |
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Step 5: Tighten the Monkey Fist by starting at the 30-inch tail and following the cord all the way through the design. Be careful not to pull on either end until the coils are tightened. This is the trickiest point to the whole design, so take your time and work the slack out slowly.
Step 6: Add the 60-inch cord to the 2 tails by centering it under them. Tie a Square knot using both halves of the new strand as the working cords.
Step 7: Tie a chain of Square Knots (2 fillers), until the design is as long as you want it to be. |
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Step 8: Direct the filler cords into the metal Key Ring from below. Pass over the edge, and bring them back down to where they started. Tie a Square Knot to secure the ring. |
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| Step 9: Flip the design over and tie a tight Square Knot with no fillers, using the working cords. Do the same with the other 2 strands. If you wish, you can weave the ends through spaces in the back of the Monkey Key Chain. Apply glue and allow it to dry completely. Cut off any excess material. |
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