I tied this one while watching the Auburn vs South Carolina football game. War Eagle!
First a length of orange utility cord with a two strand Matthew Walker knot was added to the CRKT Hammond Cruiser pocket knife, a gift from a fellow knot tying friend, Manny.
I then tied a long 4 bight turks head knot, with 2mm blue trot line/mini blind type string/cord, in a single pass, so that the underlying orange cord showed through.
I finished with four successive lanyard knots, and a bit of needle and thread at the top of the turks head to hold it in place.
Here's a couple of Auburn University color themed turks head bracelets, that I tied using the same type cordage.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Friday, September 24, 2010
Genoese Zipper Sinnet Paracord Bracelet...
The Genoese Zipper Sinnet is a fusion knot by JD of TIAT(TyingItAllTogether), combining the Single Genoese Bar and the Zipper Sinnet.
I used about 9 feet of cord, 4.5 feet each of tan and black paracord, in the finished bracelet(9" long to comfortably fit an 8.5" wrist), adding a 5/8" curved/contoured side release buckle.
A similar chain sinnet type knotting pattern is seen at this link, a Chinese knot called the 'Big Phoenix Tail Sinnet'.
Some folks have said they have trouble with adding the knot work to a side release buckle, so here's a rough photo collage of starting and finishing with a side release buckle, once you're familiar with the knot work from TIAT's video.
I had been asked if this knot can be done with a single strand of paracord, and the answer is, 'almost'. You have to simulate a second pair of working strands, since the Genoese Zipper Sinnet has four working strands. To do this, I start with the the two strands and a zipper sinnet(chain sinnet), then to simulate the second pair of working ends, each cord will go down through the previous knot, then back up to make the sinnet, which creates the outer loop effect. It's not identical, but looks similar.
I used about 9 feet of cord, 4.5 feet each of tan and black paracord, in the finished bracelet(9" long to comfortably fit an 8.5" wrist), adding a 5/8" curved/contoured side release buckle.
A similar chain sinnet type knotting pattern is seen at this link, a Chinese knot called the 'Big Phoenix Tail Sinnet'.
Some folks have said they have trouble with adding the knot work to a side release buckle, so here's a rough photo collage of starting and finishing with a side release buckle, once you're familiar with the knot work from TIAT's video.
I had been asked if this knot can be done with a single strand of paracord, and the answer is, 'almost'. You have to simulate a second pair of working strands, since the Genoese Zipper Sinnet has four working strands. To do this, I start with the the two strands and a zipper sinnet(chain sinnet), then to simulate the second pair of working ends, each cord will go down through the previous knot, then back up to make the sinnet, which creates the outer loop effect. It's not identical, but looks similar.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Snake Belly Bar Paracord Bracelet with a Side Release Buckle
JD of TIAT's most recent video tutorial on YouTube, is for the 'Snake Belly Bar'.
I added a side release buckle to make one as a paracord bracelet, using about 9 feet of paracord, 4.5' each of black and tan, with a 5/8" curved/contoured side release buckle. A finished 9.25" length made a comfortable fit for my 8.5" wrist.
After looping both lengths of paracord onto one end of the buckle, follow the tutorial to tie the knot for the desired length, then run the paracord strands around the other buckle end, tucking the center strands into the under side of the knotwork with hemostats, and make a square knot with the outer strands around the cords, also tucking the ends into the under side knot work to finish.
I tried switching up the pattern a bit, with the different colors on either side, instead of one centered and the other outside, and hitching the inside cords around the outer instead of the opposite, as shown in the video. The result is a wider and flatter pattern...
Also suitable as a watchband or dog/cat pet collar...
I added a side release buckle to make one as a paracord bracelet, using about 9 feet of paracord, 4.5' each of black and tan, with a 5/8" curved/contoured side release buckle. A finished 9.25" length made a comfortable fit for my 8.5" wrist.
After looping both lengths of paracord onto one end of the buckle, follow the tutorial to tie the knot for the desired length, then run the paracord strands around the other buckle end, tucking the center strands into the under side of the knotwork with hemostats, and make a square knot with the outer strands around the cords, also tucking the ends into the under side knot work to finish.
I tried switching up the pattern a bit, with the different colors on either side, instead of one centered and the other outside, and hitching the inside cords around the outer instead of the opposite, as shown in the video. The result is a wider and flatter pattern...
Also suitable as a watchband or dog/cat pet collar...
Monday, September 06, 2010
Globe Knot Bookmark...
I used 1.4mm cord for the 45 face globe knot bookmark, tied over a 1/2" marble, and added a Celtic button knot on the other end.
The globe knot diagram tutorial was originally shared on the IGKT France website, but the direct link has changed at least a couple of times, so if the link isn't working it'll probably just take some looking around to find it again... ;)
There's about 10.5 inches of cord in between them, to fit books up to the average hardback size.
Shown with Strength for Service To God and Country, a book of "Daily Devotional Messages for Those in the Service of Others".
The globe knot diagram tutorial was originally shared on the IGKT France website, but the direct link has changed at least a couple of times, so if the link isn't working it'll probably just take some looking around to find it again... ;)
There's about 10.5 inches of cord in between them, to fit books up to the average hardback size.
Shown with Strength for Service To God and Country, a book of "Daily Devotional Messages for Those in the Service of Others".
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