How to Make Macrame Neck Cords
Macrame is a form of sewing. It is similar to knitting, but macrame gets its texture from a series of knots. Yarn is used in making macrame and you can use multiple colors of yarn depending on your requirements. Macrame does not require any particular skill or level of craft expertise, so it can be create by both adults and children. When making a macrame neck cord, you need to ensure you have enough yarn to fit the neck of your recipient. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Tie the ends of your two strands of yarn in the same fashion you would tie a shoelace. Place the knot in a secure area such as a pin cushion. Secure it in place with a pin.
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Place the strand of yarn in your right hand over and behind the left-hand strand. Pull the right strand through the loop and make it taut.
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Repeat Step 2 with the left strand, pulling it over the right strand and behind. Pull it tautly through the loop it has created. These are called "half hitches."
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Repeat Steps 2 and 3 alternating between the right strand and the left strand until you have the amount of half hitches you desire. Fit it to the person's neck to ensure it is long enough.
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Tie the open end of the strands the same way you tie a shoelace.
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