Keychain Macrame Sunset
Hi! I'll try to explain how to read this pattern to make this keychain, really is not as difficult as it seems. With this type of pattern you can make any keychain, with the design that you like.
Supplies
For making this pattern:
- 6 yellow strings of 40 cm.
- 1 yellow string of 70 cm.
- Approximately 1 meter of light blue, blue, dark blue, purple, fuchsia, orange, yellow, navy blue. The length depends on how much string you use of that color.
- Cardboard, clothespin.
- Grid, colors, pen, pencil, scissor, liquid glue or lighter.
Pattern
My pattern has 14x20 squares, each square is a knot. I tried to make a sunset. Color it and mach every color with a string.
Eyelet Knot
Take the long string and make that knot, right in the middle, on the strings.
Eyelet Knot
Place the strings vertically and the knot's strings horizontally, make this knot:
Start making a "4" ABOVE the strings, pass it under and squeeze it. (Only one time)
After that make the "4" again, BUT passing the string UNDER the other strings, after above the strings and squeeze it. (Only one time)
If you follow the picture it will be easier. Make each knot 7 times (Above, under, above, under...) , 14 in total.
Eyeley Knot
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Flip it so the string is on the right. Make the same as in the previous step BUT in mirror mode. Now it's a "P" form. First ABOVE the strings and after UNDER the strings.
Basics Knots
From here you have to know this knots, the "4" and the "P". (Double)
When you go from left to right you'll use the "4". First make one knot, tighten it and make the other knot.
When you go from right to left you'll use the "P". First make one knot, tighten it and make the other knot.
Eyelet Knot
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Take the string on the left and make the "4" (double) on each string on the left.
Take the string on the right and make the "P" (double) on each string on the right.
In the middle make the "4" (double) to close the eyelet.
Here we have the base strings, it is like our canvas. On this we will make the other knots.
Start Pattern
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Take the first color on your pattern and make a simple knot. After that, make the "4" (double) to go from left to right. Each knot (double) it's a square. The first three lines of my pattern are light blue.
Change Direction
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Make the "P" (double) to go from right to left.
Change Color
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Simply, put it next to the base strings and add it by making a "4" or a "P" (double). In this case is a "P" (double).
Change Color in the Middle
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It's the same than in previous step, but starting in fourth string (depends on your pattern).
Keep Working
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When you finish to use a color completely, you can cut it letting a little long.
Back
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Make normal knots twice in all colors and cut the excess. Put liquit glue on knots.
Triangles
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Split the strings in half. Start making "4" (double) 6 times with the first string and don't use this string more.
Take second string and make "P" (double) 5 times.
"4" (double) 4 times.
"P" (double) 3 times.
"4" (double) 2 times.
"P" (double) 1 time.
Make the same on the right side.
You can let fringes and forget this step.
Cover the Back
Add liquid glue and cut it. After that, stick with glue a piece of cloth to cover it.
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Here I show you another keychain of a meadow.
And... That's it! I hope you like :)