KnotTie

stepbystep BraceletWork this bracelet upside down to make it easier to see the knots when you add the centerpiece button.[1] To prepare the Styrofoam board, cut 12 slits along the bottom edge (photo a). This helps keep the strands from tangling.[2] Cut 12 1-yd. (.9m) strands of waxed linen. Tie them together in

the middle with an overhand knot (Basics, p 142 and photo b). Pin the knot to the board and arrange the strands as in photo a. To keep track of the strands, number their posi-tions, left to right, 1–12.[3] Tie a square knot (see illustration, p. 100), using strands 4 and 9 over strands 5–8 (photo c).[4] Working left to right, use strand 1 and tie a row of double half-hitch knots (see illustration, p. 100) over

strands 2–12 (photo d).[5] Separate the strands into six sets of two and string a cube over each set (photo e).[6] Repeat step 4 (photo f).[7] Separate the strands into two sets of six and put strands 7–12 aside. Working from the middle to the left, use strand 6 to tie a row of double half-hitch knots on a 45-degree angle over strands 5–1 (photo g).

Macramé a bracelet using

three easy knots

by Dottie Hoeschen

The bare arms of summer demand outstanding accents at the wrist, and this wonderful macramé cuff will undoubtedly attract much interest. Featuring a bold centerpiece button, it buzzes with a wonderful, casual vibe… as only macramé can. Created with just three basic knots, you can finish it in a jiffy – what a good reason to make more than one.

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[8] Continue working from the mid-dle to the left and use strand 6 to tie a row of double half-hitch knots over strands 5–2. Repeat for the next three rows, omitting the last strand each time (photo h).[9] Repeat steps 7–8 using strands 7–12, working from the middle to the right (photo i).[10] String seven 80 seed beads on strands 1 and 12 and a 60 over strands 6 and 7 (photo j).

[11] Repeat steps 7–10, then repeat steps 7–9.[12] Repeat steps 4–6 (photo k).[13] Untie the overhand knot and string the centerpiece button over strands 5–8 (photo l). Repeat steps 4–12 to complete the second half of the bracelet.

Button[1] Using strands 4 and 9, make five square knots over 5–8 (photo m).

[2] Using strands 1 and 12, make eight square knots over strands 2–11 (photo n).[3] Slide the button onto as many strands as possible, making sure to include strands 1 and 12. Tie an overhand knot to keep the button in place (photo o). Trim the tails and dot the knot with glue. If some of the strands did not fit through the button, trim and glue them.

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Loop[1] Repeat steps 1–2 of the button instructions on the other end of the bracelet.[2] Pick up the longest strand and wrap it around all the remaining strands until the wrapped section is long enough to fit around the button (photo p).[3] Pick up any two strands (except the one used for wrapping), curve the wrapped section into a loop, and make eight square knots over the square knots from step 1 (photo q). Trim the strands and glue the knots. w

Contact Dottie Hoeschen at 3940 Lehnenberg Road, Riegels-ville, Pennsylvania 18077, or stonebrash@juno.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: If you cannot find a suitable shank button for the centerpiece, use a sin-gle-hole button instead. Put a head pin through the hole, then make a wrapped loop on the back to serve as a shank.

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MATERIALSbracelet 7 in. (18cm)• 84 Japanese seed beads,

sizes 80 and 60• 24 Japanese cube beads, 4 x 4mm• 20mm button with shank• 12mm bead or button for clasp• waxed linen• Styrofoam board• T-pins or quilting pins• G-S Hypo Cement

Square knot

Square knot

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SQUARE KNOT

DOUBLE HALF-HITCH KNOT

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Using simple knots, you can tie up this easy project in a few hours.