Picot Key Ring
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| Description:
These Picot Key Rings feature a design made by a series of
Square Knots with Picots. You can create different designs with
this pattern, including a Pine Tree shape. Try making this
Macrame pattern with the Spiral Stitch and Picots; the decorative
effect is quite interesting.
Supplies Needed:
- 2mm to 4mm Macrame cord material
- Beads (optional)
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Picot Designs |
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Creating the Clasp |
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| Step
1: Cut 2 strands of material, each 50 inches long. Make
a Lanyard Knot in the center of the 2 cords. Flip the knot
over and secure it to your Project board. Next, make a Square
Knot using all 4 strands (2 fillers), 1 inch below the first
knot.
Step 2: Move down another 1/4 inch, and
tie a chain of 5 Square Knots. Direct all the ends into
the small space to make the Square Knot Button. Switch cords,
so the shortest ones are the fillers, before you make the
Square Knot below the button to secure it.
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Making the Picot Design |
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| Step 3: Move down another ½ inch,
and tie a Square knot. Slide it up to rest beside the previous
one. Repeat this process 4 or 5 more times if you want the
loops along the side (picots) to be the same size. |
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For a Pine
Tree Shaped Picot Key Ring:
The first knot in Step 3 should be only ¼ inch below
the knot securing the button knot. The next should be ½
inch away from the first. The next 3 knots need to be tied
1 inch, 1½ inch, and 2 inches away from the previous
one. This way as you slide each one up, the picots are differents sizes. |
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| A Butterfly Design can be made
by spacing the first Square Knot 3 inches below the one securing
the button, followed by another knot spaced 1½ inches
away. For a Dragonfly, tie several knots spaced 2 inches from each other. |
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For a Spiral Design:
Instead of using Square Knots use the Spiral
Stitch for the Picot Key Ring. You will need to space the
knots 1 inch apart to create the picots. This design also looks best if you make it at least 6 inches
long. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 4: To create a loop to hang the keys,
cut a short length of cord and make a Wrapped Knot around
all the strands. After it’s tightened, take the end
you were just using, and bring it down just below the wrapped
knot. Make a half hitch around all the other strands. Choose
a different end, and make another half hitch around the
strands, including the one just used. Then tie a tight Overhand
Knot with the same strand. Cut off any remaining material, and
apply glue to the last knot tied.
If you prefer, you can omit the Wrapped Knot and add beads
instead, making a tight Overhand knot just below to secure
them. |
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Step 5: To complete the Picot Key Ring, direct the Lanyard knot at the top of the design to a split ring. Pass into the ring from below. Bring the entire design through the 1-inch space you left, forming something similar to a Larks Head Knot. Now you can attach your keys to the split ring. |
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