Western Belt
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Description: The Western Belt pattern is a great project to help you learn the process of tying Chevrons and Diamonds. Special features such as western style beads, give this Macrame design a unique appearance. The closure is made with a fancy western style button rather than a buckle.
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Supplies Needed:
- 2mm to 4mm Macramé Cord
- One 1-inch ring
- One large western style button (with shank)
- Project Board and pins
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Knots Used:
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SECTION A |
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Step 1: Measure your waist or hip area, where you want the Western belt to rest. Multiply that size by 4. Cut 5 strands of cord material, each the number you came up with. Attach them to the ring with Larks Head Knots, folding them in half in the process. |
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Step 2: Mentally number the strands 1 thru 10, moving left to right. Locate cords 5 and 6. These will be the holding cords. Direct holding cord 6 to the left, and 5 to the right, so they crisscross. Secure both strands to your project board so they are taut.
Attach strands 4 thru 1 to holding cord 6 with DHH. Attach strands 7 thru 10 to holding cord 5. |
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Step 3: Direct cord 4 to the right, and 7 to the left. They will crisscross. Secure both of them so they are taut, as they are the next set of holding cords.
Attach strands 3 thru 1 to holding cord 7 with DHH. Strands 8 thru 10 should be attached to holding cord 4. |
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| Step 4: For the next row, cord 8 should head left, and 3 to the left, as the final set of holding cords. They will crisscross. Attach strands 2 and 1 to holding cord 8. Strands 9 and 10 should be attached to holding cord 3. |
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Step 5: Re-number ALL the cords 1 thru 10. Use cords 4 thru 7 only, and do ONE of the following: |
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You can make a Square Knot Button. Tie a small one, with only 2 or 3 Square knots. |
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The Western belt can be embellished with either beads or novelty buttons. Simply slide the bead or button onto strands 5 and 6. Tie a Square Knot with all 4 cords to secure it. |
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Step 6: Repeat steps 2 through 5 at least four more times, or until the belt design measures approximately 10 inches. |
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SECTION B |
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Step 7: Now you will make a series of diamonds for the Western Belt. Mentally umber the cords 1 thru 10. Direct cord 6 to the left, diagonally. Do the same with cord 5, directing it to the right, so the two strands crisscross.These are the holding cords, and should be secured so they are taut. |
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Attach strands 4 thru 1 to the holding cord on the left (6). Strands 7 thru 10 should be attached to the holding cord on the right (5). |
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Step 8: Use the same holding cords, and direct them back towards the center of the diamond. Attach the strands to them as you did in step 7. Attach one holding cord to the other with a DHH, to complete the first diamond of the Western Belt design. |
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| Step 9: Repeat steps 7 and 8 at least four more times, until this portion of the belt measures approximately 10 inches. |
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SECTION C |
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| Step 10: Measure the Western Belt against yourself to see how close you are to completing the first half. The ring should be in the center of your back. Make as many additional Diamond designs as needed to reach the front, where the clasp should rest. |
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Step 11: Number the strands 1 thru 10. Take cords 1 and 10, and direct them diagonally, towards the center of the belt. They should follow the bottom portion of the last Diamond tied. DHH strands 2 thru 5 to holding cord 1. Attach strands 6 thru 9 to the other holding cord. Make these knots snug, so the bar formed is up against the diamond.
Flip the holding cords out of the way, and don’t use them in the next row. |
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Step 12: Number the strands 1 thru 8. Cords 1 and 8 are the holding cords. Tie another row of DHH, attaching strands 2 thru 4 to holding cord 1. Strands 5 thru 7 should be attached to the other holding cord.
Move these holding cords out of the way as well. |
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Step 13: Number the cords 1 thru 6. Direct strands 1 and 6 diagonally, to be used as the holding cords in this row. Attach strands 2 and 3 to holding cord 1, and 4 and 5 to holding cord 6. Move the holding cords out of the way. |
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Step 14: For the final row, simply attach strand 2 to holding cord 1. Do the same with strand 3, attaching it to cord 4. |
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DOUBLE BUTTONHOLE CLASP |
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Note: This type of clasp requires a button rather than a buckle. If you prefer, you can skip the next few steps and attach a metal buckle instead.
Step 15: Organize all the cords into 2 groups of 5. Mentally number the cords moving left to right (1 - 10). Use strand 1, and tie 4 Vertical Larks Head knots onto cords 2 - 5. |
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Step 16: Use cord 10 as the next working cord, and tie 4 Vertical Larks Head Knots onto cord 6 - 9.
Before you complete the next step, make sure the button you chose for the closure will fit through the buttonhole design you just made. You can add or subtract knots as needed until it fits. |
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Step 17: Bring all the cords together, and use the same working cords (1 and 10), to tie a tight Square Knot. The rest of the cords are the fillers. |
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Step 18: Cut all the strands to 2 inches. You can either make Barrel Knots in the tips of each cord, or add beads, followed by a Barrel knot. Apply glue to the last SK as well as the ones at the tips. |
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SECOND HALF OF BELT |
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Step 19: Repeat steps 1 thru 14 to make the the other half of the Western belt. |
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FINISHING TOUCHES |
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Step 20: Pass cords 5 and 6 through the shank in the button used for the clasp. Tie a Square knot just below, using 5 and 6 as the working cords, and all the others as fillers. Switch cords and tie a second SK.
Apply glue to both knots, and allow it to dry completely. Cut off any remaining material or trim the ends and weave them through spaces in the back of the Western belt. |
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