Pet Collar
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Description: This Pet Collar is a nice way to adorn your cat, dog, or other animal with something handmade. This is one of my special "flexible" Macrame patterns, where you get to choose the decorative knots used for the overall design. The collar features a buttonhole clasp. A D-Ring can be added if you plan to use a leash.
There is a Pet Leash pattern listed separately, and both can be made using the same type of knot, so they match.
You can click on the small images below, and larger ones will come up, so you can see the details more clearly. |
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| Supplies Needed: |
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- 4mm or 6mm Nylon Cord, or similar material
- Project Board and pins
- One small D-Ring (optional)
- One Shank-style Button (1 inch)
- Glue
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| Knots Used: |
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Step 1: Measure your dog’s neck with a tape measure. It should be loose, just like a collar would be. Cut 2 cords, each 8 times the size you came up with. Prepare the ends with glue or tape to prevent unraveling as you work. |
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| Step 2: Locate the center of the strands. Lay them on your board vertically, and secure them with pins near the center. |
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Take the cord on the left and use it to make a Vertical Larks Head onto the one on the right. It should rest in the center of the cords. |
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Step 3: Moving from the center towards one end, tie a few more Vertical Larks Head knots, so the entire design measures 1 inch.
Step 4: Turn the cords around, and repeat the process to make the second half of the sennit. The working cord will now be on the right. Stop when this half measures 1 inch, too. |
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Step 5: Bring all the ends together, forming a circle with the Larks Head knots. Secure it to your board. Tie a tight Square Knot, using the strands on the outside of the group as the working cords. |
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Step 6: Choose the decorative knot you wish to use for the Pet Collar. You should read through the pages for the following decorative knots. They are all listed in the Learn Macrame section, or you can click on the links to go to the appropriate page: |
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This knot will match the ones used for the clasp, so is the best choice. The Pet Collar shown at the top of the page was created using this knot. |
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Since you have 4 strands, you need to use two sets of 2 cords to make this sennit. The cords act together as if they were one strand. |
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This chain of knots is very sturdy and flat. Each Square Knot should be made with two working cords and two fillers. |
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This is one type of spiral design you can make for the Pet Collar. Tie the first half of a Square Knot over and over. |
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This is another type of spiral design. It's made with Half Hitches, and is easy to make. |
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I left this one a little loose, so you could see the design. Celtic Plaits are easy to make, and a good choice for a Pet Collar. |
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| Step 7: Tie whatever knot you chose, beginning just below the clasp. There are 4 cords to work with, so keep that in mind as you create the Pet Collar. Since you are the designer, you can use any combination of knots, or a single technique for the entire collar. Stop when you have reached the halfway point. |
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Slide the D-Ring on (if you plan to use one), and arrange the strands so the working cords pass through it as shown.
Switch cords, so the fillers become the new working cords for the other half of the collar.
Continue tying the sennit. Stop when the collar is the size appropriate for your dog. |
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Step 8: Tie a tight Barrel knot with the filler cords. Cut off the excess material. Pass the other 2 strands through the shank of the button, heading into it in opposite directions. Pull on the ends until it rests near the last knots tied in the Pet Collar. Check to make sure the button fits through the clasp at the other end. If not, use a smaller button. You can also use a bead if you prefer.
Tie a very tight Square Knot (no fillers). If you wish, you can tie a second knot. Apply a generous amount of glue to the knot, and allow it to dry completely. Cut off the excess. |
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