Vintage Basket
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Description:
This Vintage Basket is a unique Macrame pattern that can be
used to make decorative containers of different sizes. They
can be used for snacks, flowers, baby items, etc. The instructions
are for a medium basket, 8 inches in size. If you
wish to adjust the size, use smaller or larger rings, and
adjust the number of cords cut accordingly. Try making an
entire set of these pretty baskets for a shower or wedding
gift.
Supplies Needed:
- 6mm Braided Macrame Cord (67 yards total)
- 3 rings: (1) 8 inch, (1) 7 inch, (1) 6 inch
Knots Used: |
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Cutting and Mounting the Cords |
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Step 1: Cut 30 cords, each 80 inches long.
Attach each of the strands with the Venetian Picot Mount technique,
onto the 8-inch ring.
Click on the image and a large picture will come
up, showing the details of the Vintage Basket.
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| Tip: As you make the Double Half Hitches, pull each one tightly, so the Overhand knots are against the ring. Also, work in one direction as you progress. |
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Creating the Body of the Basket |
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Step 2: Directly
under the mounting knots, tie a row of Cross Knot/Diamond
Stitches, using 2 cords per knot. Move over 1 strand, and
tie a second row, to alternate the pattern.
If you prefer, you can tie 2 rows of Alternating Square Knots instead. You will need to use 4 strands per knot (2 working cords and 2 fillers).
Step 3: Attach all the cords to the 7-inch
ring as follows:
- Attach the working cords for each of the Square Knots with Double Half Hitches (first and fourth strands).
- Attach the filler cords with single Half Hitches (second and third strands).
Step 4: Repeat step 2.
Step 5: Attach each cord to the 6-inch ring, following the same process as you did in step 3.
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Bottom and Finishing Touches |
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Step 6: Turn the Vintage Basket over to work on
the bottom. Starting next to the last ring, tie the first row of Alternating Square Knots using 4 strands per knot. These knots will follow the curve of the ring, and you will be using all the strands.
Step 7: Tie at least 3 more rows of ASK, dropping 4 cords from two different areas (total of 8 strands). Just ignore those strands and push them to the inside.
If you recall, Alternating SK are tied using 2 strands from knots that are next to one another, in the previous row. The new knots rest between those knots, and just below them. |
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For the ones you are tying here, some of the cords used are coming from knots that DO NOT rest next to each other, because you dropped an entire knot. This action pulls the design tighter because you tie the knots across the gap left by the dropped knot. |
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| Note: The image above shows the bottom of the Vintage Basket in a different color because I ran out of material the first time I made it. If that ever happens to you while you are designing something, refer to Adding Cords for tips on how to remedy the situation. |
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Step 9: Trim the ends so they are even.
Make tight Overhand knots in all the ends and apply glue to
each knot. Cut off any remaining material.
If you prefer, you can simply weave them into the
bottom section after applying glue to the ends.
You can also trim the ends to approximately 2 inches and unravel them, creating a fluffy bottom for the inside of the basket. |
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This
Vintage Basket can be made to order. If you would like to buy one,
or just have questions, please Contact Me. Specify which item you
are interested in.
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