Shell Knot
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| Description: The Shell Knot is a type of button knot that is formed from the Double Half Hitch. I've seen it referred to as a Berry Knot as well. It's rare to find this Macrame technique in actual patterns, but it is so pretty I felt it deserved a page all to itself. You could use this decoration on handbags, clothing such as vests, on wall hangings, or on curtain patterns. |
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| Start by mounting 5 strands of material to a holding cord with Larks Head Knots. They should each be at least 40 inches long. |
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Step 1: Mentally number the strands 1 thru 10. The holding cords are strands 5 and 6. Direct them to the right and left diagonally, curving them slightly. Secure them to your project board. |
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| Tip: The outer portion of the knot is basically a curved diamond. |
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| Step 2: Attach cords 4 thru 1 to the left holding cord (5), in that order, with DHH. Next, attach cords 7 thru 10 to the right holding cord (6). |
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Step 3: Tie a Square Knot with cords 1 thru 4. Tie another one with cords 7 thru 10, but make it a Mirro SK (facing right). Both knots should rest against the bars forming the upper portion of the design. |
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Step 4: Direct cord 7 to the left, across the other strands. It should rest just below the Square Knot on the left. Attach cords 4 thru 1 to it with DHH, in that order. |
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Step 5: Repeat step 4, directing cord 8 to the left, to be used as a new holding cord. Attach cords 4 thru 1 to it with DHH. |
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Step 6: Do 2 more rows the same way, using cord 9 and 10 as the new holding cords. |
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Step 7: Tie 2 very tight Square Knots with cords 1 thru 4. Tie another SK with cords 7 thru 10. You can make it a Mirror SK if you wish. This causes the DHH design to pop upward, making the Shell Knot button. |
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Step 8: Mentally re-number the cords. Direct the left holding cord towards the center of the shell. Attach cords 1 thru 4 to it with DHH. |
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Step 9: Direct the right holding cord towards the center. Attach cords 7 thru 10 to it with DHH.
Step 10: Attach the left holding cord to the right one with a DHH. This will close the diamond shape. |
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