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Woven Wave

Description: The Woven Wave design is suitable for many Macrame projects, such as bracelets, choker style necklaces, belts, straps, and more.

The process is unique in that you expand the weave after it's completed, so the knots separate.

This is an easy technique for children and beginners to learn the art of knot tying.

Since you start with a loop, a simple Macrame bracelet can be made by just adding a button knot for a clasp.

This design is on Fusion Knots

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The video gallery contains tutorials for this and other interesting knotting techniques and designs.

The best way to start the Woven Wave design is to form a simple loop using two cords.

When practicing, the working cord should be at least 45 inches long.

When making a project with this technique, use this formula:

Working cord: Finished length x 5.

Holding cord: Finished length x 2.5. Add 4 inches if you plan to make a button knot for a clasp.

In the example shown, the working cord is yellow and the holding cord is green.

Step 1: Fold both cords in half and secure them at the center.

The working cord should rest under the holding cord.

Important: Measure the holding cord from the center moving forward, until you reach the finished length you plan to make.

Secure both halves of the holding cord at that point, with tension.

Mentally label each half of the working cord (right or left).

Use working cord A to tie a Half knot:

Pass the left half over the holding cord and under the right half.

Pass the right half under the holding cord and over the left half.

Step 1, continued: Tighten the Half knot as much as possible. The area between the center of the holding cord and the Half Knot is the loop you use if you need a clasp.

Adjust the placement of the Half knot so the loop is the right size for what you plan to do at the opposite end of the Woven Wave design (button knot, bead, or button).

Step 2: Move the left half of the working cord to the right, passing under the holding cord and over the right half of the working cord.

Designer's Tip: As you make the Woven Wave, remember this:

The left half of the working cord ALWAYS goes under the holding cord no matter which direction you are weaving.

The right half ALWAYS passes over the holding cord.

Move the right half of the working cord to the left, passing over the holding cord.

Pull both parts of the working cord to tighten.

Step 3: Move the left half of the working cord to the left, passing under the holding cord and over the right half of the working cord.

Move the right half of the working cord to the right, passing over the holding cord.

Pull both halves of the working cord to tighten, then push the second knot close to the first.

Step 4: Repeat step 2.

Step 5: Repeat step 3.

Step 6: Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times, pushing the knots close together.

Stop when the sennit is 1/2 the finished length you plan to make. Include the loop when you measure.

Step 7: Move the right half of the working cord over the holding cord and under the left half.

You can do this either direction, depending on where the two halves were resting after you made the last knot.

Move the left half of the working cord under the holding cord and over the right half.

Tighten the Half Knot firmly.

Step 8: Expand the Woven Wave by sliding the knots toward the front of the board (forward).

They should reach the pin you placed on the holding cord to mark the desired length. Remove or add knots as needed.

Measure the loop to make sure it's still the right size for your project.

Step 9: Finish off the ends of the working cord by securing them to the back of the sennit.

You can now tie a button knot with the holding cord, or attach a button or bead, if you need a clasp.

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