How to Macrame a Beanie Cap
Macrame is a craft that involves tying knots into decorative patterns. You can use a variety of materials, depending on the desired finished look, including string, silk, yarn or hemp. Any of these will work well for a homemade beanie cap. The following is an example of a simple one done all in one color that you can enjoy for years.
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Instructions
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Determine the color of cord that you will be using. Start by cutting 30 cords, each 90 inches long. Cut one 270 inches long for the holding cord. Dip the ends in glue or wax to prevent fraying.
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Secure the holding cord horizontally and, using a Lark's head knot, attach two of the cords to the holding cord. The ends of the cord on the left should point down and the ends of the cord on the right should point up. Take the holding cord and fold it in half over the top pointing cord.
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Use a double half hitch to attach the cords pointing up to the holding cord. Take the upper portion of the holding cord and attach it to the lower with a double half hitch. Wrap that end of the holding cord around from the bottom to the right and back to the top, creating a spiral pattern around the knots.
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Attach the lower working cord to the holding cord using a double half hitch. Attach an additional cord to the holding cord using the reverse Lark's head knot. This will be attached in the space between the upper and lower cords. Attach the upper working cord to the holding cord using a double half hitch. Attach another cord to the left of the upper working cord using the reverse Lark's head knot and point the ends of this cord up. Attach the top holding cord to the bottom to complete the second row. Wrap that end of the holding cord around from the bottom to the right and back to the top, creating a spiral pattern around the knots.
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Continue working the spiral design around with the holding cord. Attach the working cords to the holding cord using the double half hitch. Attach additional cords using the reverse Lark's head knot between the working cords to fill the space between as needed. Attach the upper portion of the holding cord to the lower after every round and wrap it around the knots to continue the spiral design until it is as round as your head.
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Attach all of the working cords to the holding cord as you continue the spiral design. Don't add any new cords from this point on as this is the portion of the cap that will fit down the sides of the head. Continue working the spiral design until the cap is as long as desired.
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Finish off with a wrapped knot around all of the cords. This also creates a nice lip at the base of your cap. Trim all ends and glue the knot on the outside of the cap to hold the knot in place.
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Tips & Warnings
Securing the cords to a project board, such as a firm pillow or hard foam, will keep them taut while you work.
Keep the double half hitches tight by tightening the first half before doing the second. If you need to remove any, just pull out the holding stitch.
