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Cross Design

 
Cross Design

Description:  This Cross Design is an easy Macrame project suitable for older children and adult beginners. 

It features a Crown knot in the center and Button knots at the end of each segment.

You can use any type of material to make this decoration, but I recommend braided cord so the knots are more sturdy. 

Make sure you know how to tie all the knots listed below before making this item.  


 

Supplies Needed:

  • 2 mm to 4 mm cord material
  • Project Board and Pins
  • Fabric Glue and Tape
 

 

Knots used in pattern:

 




Center Crown Knot

 

Preparation:

  • Cut 4 cords, each at least 36 inches long
  • Cut 4 cords, each at least 60 inches long

Prepare the ends carefully, wrapping small pieces of tape around the tips of the cords.

 

Four Cords

Step 1:  Find the center of the four 36-inch cords.

Secure them to the project board so they cross, forming an X shape as shown.

Mentally label the segments A - D.  The two cords in each area work together as if they were one cord.



Segment A
 

Step 2:  Move segment A to the right, so they rest on top of segment B.

You can either fold them or curve them as shown.  Secure them to your board.



Segment B

Fold segment B backward and to the left, so they rest on top of segment C.

Secure them to your board.

 
 
Segment C

Fold segment C to the left, so they rest on top of segment D.

Secure them to your board.
 


Segment D

Fold segment D forward and to the right, toward segment A.

Move it through the curved area of segment A, passing over - under the two parts.

Pull all four segments gradually to tighten the Crown Knot.


 
Layout
 

Step 3:  Arrange the cords as shown, with 2 cords in each of the four areas.  Secure the Crown Knot.

The cords in each area should come from two different segments (see layout details below).

 


Layout Details: 
  • Bottom portion of vertical bar: Cords from segments D and A
  • Right Arm:  Cords from segments A and B
  • Top portion of vertical bar:  Cords from segments B and C
  • Left Arm:  Cords from segments C and D
 


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Square Knot Design

 
Each of the four areas of the Cross Design are formed by Square Knots (SK).  The instructions below describe the 4-step process for tying them. 


Step 4:  Turn the board around so you work with the two cords for the top portion of the vertical bar. 

The first SK you tie will be when you add a new cord to the ones coming from the Crown Knot, which will act as fillers

 
Step A



Place a new 60-inch cord under the two coming from the Crown Knot.  Match the ends to center the new cord.

Move the left half of the new cord to the right, passing over the Crown knot cords (fillers). Pass it under the right half of the new cord.
 


Step B

Move the right half of the new cord to the left, passing under the fillers, and over the left half of cord.

Pull both halves of the new cord to tighten the first part of the SK.

Slide the knot backwards so it rests against the Crown Knot.



Step C

The two halves of the new cord have switched places.

Move the left half of the new cord to the left, passing over the fillers and under the right half.



Step D

Move the right half of the new cord to the right, passing it under the fillers and over the left half. 

Tighten the SK firmly.



Vertical Bar

Step 5:  Tie three more SK next to the first one, so there is a total of four for the top portion of the vertical bar. 

Make sure they are firmly tightened and rest close together without gaps.

Leave a 1/4-inch space, then tie two more SK.



Step 6:  Turn the board around so you can make the bottom portion of the vertical bar directly across from the sennit you just made.

Repeat steps 4 and 5
, tying a total of 8 SK.  Leave a 1/4-inch space, then tie two more SK.


Turn the Cross Design so you can make the left arm.
 
Repeat steps 4 - 5, tying a total of 5 SK.  Leave a 1/4-inch space, then tie two more SK.

Repeat the same process to make the right arm.




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Square Knot Buttons



Step 7:  To complete each portion of the Cross Design, you will make a Square Knot Button. 

Look closely at the 1/4-inch area you left open.  There are actually two spaces, one to the left and right of the filler cords resting in the center.

 
Space
 
Pass the two cords on the left backward and through the space on the left.

The two cords on the right should pass through the right space.
 


Button

Step 8:  Pull all 4 cords forward, so the two SK roll into the button shape.   Organize the four cords.

Tie a SK with the two cords furthest to the left and right.  This image shows the first half.

Tighten firmly after applying glue next to the button, so the Square knot will be on top of it.
 



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Finishing Touches


Step 9:  Turn the Cross Design upside down, so you are working in the back.

Organize the cords coming from one bar into two pairs.

 
 
Back of Cross

Tie an Overhand knot with two cords. Apply glue in the area shown, then tighten the knot as much as possible. Repeat with the other two cords. 

Do the same in the other three areas of the cross. 

When the glue is dry, cut off the excess material. 
 





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