Vintage Shawl
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Description:
The Vintage Shawl is a Macrame pattern that features
Buttonhole Scallops along the entire edge, which is rarely seen in modern handmade shawls. This knotting technique was
popular in the early 1900's. To make a more formal evening
wrap, use black or white cord materials.
The finished size is approximately 24 inches wide x 25 inches long, and there is no fringe.
Supplies Needed:
- 1.5mm to 2mm Cotton Cord, or similar soft material (619 yards total)
- 1 Button for clasp
Knots Used:
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Cutting the Cords |
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| Cut the cords to the following lengths: |
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- 24 cords, each 3 yards long
- 30 cords, each 3.5 yards long
- 30 cords, each 4 yards long
- 30 cords, each 5 yards long
- 30 cords, each 5.5 yards long
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| You'll also need one long holding cord, 7 yards long. Be sure to prepare each strand with glue, wax, or tape. Cotton cord usually has twisted fibers, and unravels very easily. |
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Upper Scalloped Edge |
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| Step 1. Securely tape or pin the holding
cord horizontally to a table or other working surface. You will use it for the first and last sets of knots.
Leave 12 inches free at the left end.
Step 2. Begin mounting 2 cords at a time,
using the Buttonhole Scallop Mounting Technique. The first of the two strands needs to
be 4 inches off center, with more of it above the holding
cord. Take care to use the bottom segment of each strand to
make the first Double Half Hitches. The second cord should be centered, and placed to the right of the first cord.
Step 3. Using the upper segment of the left strand
as your working cord, make five Larks Head knots to create the
first buttonhole scallop. After you form the loop, mount both
cords again with DHH, placing them to the right of the first ones.
Step 4. Using two cords at a time, repeat
steps 2 and 3, progressing left to right. Mount half of the
remaining 3-yard cords, followed by half of the other
lengths, so that the longest ones are in the center.
Step 5. Mount the remaining cords in the
same manner, reversing the order, so the shortest strands
end up on the far right of the Vintage Shawl pattern.
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Creating the Clasp |
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Step 6. The last cord you mounted will now be used to form a scallop
that is sideways compared to the others. Use it to tie 5 Larks Head knots onto the long holding
cord. Make the scallop, but don’t mount it to anything.
Just secure the holding cord so it runs horizontally, back to
the left. It should rest directly below the bar that was formed
by the DHH, resting on top of all the other cords. Secure the loop with
pins or tape. |
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Step 7. Moving from right to
left, attach each vertical strand to the holding cord with DHH. Be sure
to pull the knots tight so both bars are right next to each
other.
TIP: Be careful not to forget
any cords. If you do forget one, slide the other knots sideways
to make room, then add it in.
Step 8. Take the 12 inch segment of the holding
cord you left free in step 1 (left end). Make a short chain of Overhand
Knots (4-6). Add a button, and secure it with a tight Overhand
knot. It will serve as a fastener for the Vintage Shawl. Make
sure it fits through the sideways scallop before attaching
it. |
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Body of Shawl |
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Step 9. The body of the Vintage Shawl is made with
Square Knots, using the Alternating V Pattern, technique #1.
Each of the knots is made with four (4) strands, with two working cords and two fillers.
Identify the cords in the center of the shawl (counting
the scallops helps). It is here that the knots will change
from side to side. Tie regular left facing Square Knots on the left half,
and right facing Mirror SK on the right half of
the Vintage Shawl.
Row 1: Arrange the knots so they rest firmly against the
bar above them.
Row 2: Omit the first 2 cords from both
sides. Tie the knots slightly lower on the holding cords
so there is approximately ½ inch of space between the two
rows.
Rows 3 thru completion: You will now omit
six (6) cords from both sides as you start each new row.
The knots should be tightened lower on the filler cords
so there is approximately 1 inch between the rows.
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Lower Edge Design |
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Step 10. Now it’s time to finish the
lower edge of the Vintage Shawl. Unroll the long strand you used as your holding
cord. Position it next to the knots along the edge. It should
run from the left edge to the center point, resting on top of the other
strands. Secure it with tape or pins.
Step 11. Beginning at the upper left, attach
the cords in groups of two, with DHH.
Use the first strand to tie 5 Larks Head knots onto the
second. Form the scallop, then attach both cords again with DHH. It’s the same as the mounting procedure;
except there is only a single row of DHH along the edge.
Step 12. Next, direct the holding cord diagonally
to the right upper edge of the Shawl. Beginning at the center,
repeat step 11 with all the remaining strands, creating the remaining scallops. |
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Finishing Touches |
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Step 13: Flip the Vintage Shawl over to
make the finishing knots. Tie a tight Barrel knot in each
cord close to the bar and scallops. Cut off the remaining material, and apply glue to each knot to prevent it from untying.
Allow the glue to dry, and you’re finished.
Tip: 100% Cotton can shrink, so if it gets
dirty, make sure you hand wash the shawl and allow it to air
dry.
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