Stitched Switchback
Description: The Stitched
Switchback is a variation of the Switchback
Strap.
In this decorative knot sennit, there are both
horizontal and vertical elements, which makes it
a little different from the Switchback Strap.
It's very easy to tie, and can be used to
create Micro-Macrame bracelets, belts, purse
straps, and other Macrame projects where you
need a flat chain of knots.
In the example shown, Paracord material was
used, which needs to be prepared carefully. The
ends should be melted with a
flame, so the inner core material cannot slip
out.
I found this design on the Fusion
Knots website
Designs by JD Lenzen
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Step 1: To practice, you need
one cord, at least 60 inches long. Secure one end
to your board.Important: When making
something with the Stitched Switchback, the size
of the first loop (shown below) determines the
finished size of the sennit. at
least 10 times the finished length of the
item you are making.
Make a clockwise
loop, 6 inches long.
The working end should be on the right
when you are finished.
Step 2: Pass
the working end under
the right
side of the loop and over
the left, as you bring it to the left .
This creates a small
loop .
Step 3: Rotate the end
clockwise ,
and punder
the left
side of the small
loop.
Bring it under
the segment of the cord resting inside
the large loop. Pass it under
the right
side of the large loop.
Tighten the knot firmly.
Step 4: Move the
working end back to the left, passing over
both parts of the loop.
Step 5: Rotate the
working end clockwise .
Bring it under
the left
side of the large loopover
the portion inside
the loop.
Bring it straight down, and then pull
firmly to tighten.
Step 6: Arrange the
vertical portion so it's as straight as
possible.
Repeat steps
4 - 6 as
described below:
Step 7:
Pass the working end under
the right
side of the loop. Then bring
it across to the left.
Pass the working end under
the left
side of the loop, and over
the portion resting inside
the loop.
Pull the end straight down to tighten.
Repeat
step 7 several times, arranging
the vertical portions so they are as
straight as possible.
When you tighten the Stitched
Switchback knots, make sure they are the
same width .
Step 8: When you reach
the bottom of the large loop (or run out
of material), pass the end down through
the space at the fold.
Pull on both
ends to tighten the strap.
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image to see a closer view of the Stitched
Switchback sennit.
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