Ring Belt
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| Description:
The Ring Belt features the use of metal rings as part of the
Macrame design. The finished length is 44.5 inches. The clasp
is made with a wood bead that fits through a buttonhole design.
This pattern is not suitable for a beginner, since it uses
quite a few knotting techniques.
Supplies Needed:
- 3mm braided Macramé cord (61 yards)
- (7) 1¼ inch rings
- (2) 2¼ inch rings
- Wooden Bead for clasp
Knots Used:
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| Step 1: Cut 6 strands of cord,
each 10 yards long (360 inches). Find the centers, and tape
them to your work surface. Cut an additional strand, 36 inches
in length, for the Wrapped Knot. Adjust the lengths of the
cords if you plan to make the Ring belt longer or shorter. |
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Step 2:
Make the Buttonhole Clasp for the Circle Belt. The chain of
Larks Head Knots should be 4 inches long. The best way to
make the clasp is to tie 2 inches of knots to the right of
the tape, and the same on the left. |
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| Step 3: Select
2 strands, other than the ones you just used, as your working
cords. Make the Basket Stitch around all the other strands.
Try to keep the fillers spread slightly and flat so the design
is approximately 1½ inches wide. Count the loops along
one side, and stop when there are 10 of them. If you plan
to adjust the size of the Ring belt, do so in this section.
Step
4: Choose 2 strands from the center of the fillers,
and attach a small ring with DHH. The knots should rest
at the top center portion of the ring. Pull the ends down
so they join the others beneath the ring.
Step 5: Split the cords into 2 groups.
Use the same working cords as in step 3, and make a Vertical
Larks Head knot around all the other strands in the group.
Step 6: Tie the first half of a Larks
Head directly under the first one. Make the second half
by going under all the strands and through
the ring. Adjust it so the knot rests along the outside
of the ring. Make 2 additional knots the same way. The fifth
knot will be like the first, and will not pass through the
ring.
Step 7: Repeat step 6 on the opposite
side of the ring. Pass the working cords behind the others.
Tie a single Half Hitch, around the bottom center portion
of the ring, with both strands.
Step 8: Choose two of the longest strands
for a new set of working cords. Make the Basket Stitch again,
this time stopping after 6 knots (approximately 2 inches).
Step 9: Repeat steps 4 through 8 twice,
stopping after you attach 2 more small rings. |
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Step 10: Attach
the large ring by making 2 Larks Head knots around it, with
each strand. If you wish, you can cross the strands to make
a subtle design inside the ring. The ring needs to be completely
covered with knots, and the “heads” should be
facing outward. |
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| Step 11: Bring
the ends to the bottom of the ring, and choose 2 new strands
as the working cords. Make the Basket Stitch, consisting of
5 knots (loops). Repeat Step 10 for the second large ring
of the Ring Belt.
Step 12: Now you will reverse the process,
repeating steps 4 through 8. Then repeat step 3, and make
the long section of Basket Stitches. There should be 10
loops when you are finished. If you altered the size in
any way, previously in this section, be sure to mimic the
changes made.
Step 13: Make a tight Square Knot (10
fillers). Then make a Wrapped Knot, using the extra length
of cord. Go around the last 4 knots of the Basket Stitch
as well as the Square Knot. Make the wraps very snug.
Step 14: Choose 2 of the longest of the
remaining cords, and cut off the rest. Apply glue to the
entire Wrapped Knot.
Step 15: Make Alternating Half Hitches
with the 2 cords. Stop when you have a 3-inch chain. Pass
the bead over both strands. Tie an Overhand Knot, and feed
the ends back through the bead. Make a standard square knot
(2 strands). If you prefer, you can make an Overhand Knot
instead. Apply glue to the entire knot and allow it to dry.
Cut off the remainder. The Ring Belt is now ready to wear.
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