Plafond Knot
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Description:
The Plafond Knot is another interesting decorative knot
used in Chinese Macrame. As you tie it, try to picture the
central section as a square, with a "frame". This interesting knot can be used as
a unique way to hang something, since there is a loop at
the top. I’ve seen it used as a pendant for a necklace
with a Chinese design, as well as Wind Chimes and Key Rings.
You can click on the small images and a larger
picture will come up in a new window, showing the details of the Plafond Knot.
Obtain a single length of cord
at least 60 inches long to practice this interesting decorative knot. Use
a Project Board and pins to help control
the loops. Make sure you know how to tie Square Knots before you get started.
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Step 1: Fold the cord in half, so you have two ends. Move down 4 inches, and tie a Half Knot. That's the first half of a Square knot. This will create a large loop. |
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Step 2: Tie another Half knot 2 inches below the first. Move down 4 inches, and tie a third one. Make one final Half knot 2 inches lower.
Turn the entire design upside down on your project board, so the large loop is at the bottom. Setting up the Plafond knot is very important, so take your time with this step. |
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Step 3: Take the Half Knot at the top (and the ends) and fold it down into the middle section. The second Half knot will be at the top now. |
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Step 4: The black stick shows the center of the same two Half knots. That's the area where the loop will pass through in the next step. |
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Step 5: Pass the large loop at the bottom through the two Half Knots at the top (where the black stick was placed). Secure the loop.
The lower Half Knots will end up folded just like step 3, into the middle section. |
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Step 6: Pass the right END through the center of the two Half Knots at the bottom. The space is indicated by the black stick, and the blue arrow shows the direction. Be sure to pass under the right segment of cord that's above the area, as you head into the Half Knot. It's marked with a blue "R". |
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| Repeat the process with the END on the left. The only difference is that you need to pass over the segment of cord above that area, before entering into the Half Knots. It's marked with a blue "L" in the image above. |
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Step 7: The most important thing to remember when tightening is to do so gradually. Tighten the center of the Plafond knot first, leaving three loops as indicated.
Next, remove the slack from the two loops at the sides of the knot. |
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| The top loop is last, and can be tightened to any size, depending on how you plan to use it. The Plafond Knot makes an interesting key chain or a cell phone loop. You simply pass the large loop to the ring, and make a Larks Head to secure it. |
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