Yes, I know, today is Thursday. 😀
My Tuesday was spent in the doctor’s office (twice) and then the rest of the day, I was fighting with the sun (lack there of) trying to take over 200 pictures of my completed headbands. I slept most of Wednesday since I was dead tired.
Finally, several hours ago, I got a spurt of energy to get started on this tutorial. Better late than never, don’t ya think.
And anyway, this is an easy one. REALLY. Even easier than last week’s. I guess I lied about that one being the easiest. THIS ONE IS!!
Today’s headband has a Zig Zag pattern created by alternating between Square Knots (SK) tied with the “knob” on the left side and then the right. It only works when you use two different colors of macrame cord. You only need a small amount of cord. You could probably use scrap, left-overs, if you have any.
So, go gather your supplies and let’s get started.
Supplies/Tools Needed
- 6 yards black 3 1/2mm braided macrame cord
- 5 yards red 3 1/2mm braided macrame cord
- macrame board or covered ceiling tile
- T-pins
- scissors
- ruler/tape measure/yardstick
- large hole steel embroidery needle
Directions to Make One Zig-Zag Macrame Headband
Step 1.
- Cut one BLACK 4 1/4 yard cord.
- Cut one BLACK 1 1/2 yard cord.
- Cut one RED 4 1/4 yard cord.
Step 2.
Pin the cords to macrame board in the following order.
- Pick up the black 4 1/4 yard, measure down 32″, pin it to the board. Longest end on the left side.
- Pick up the 1 1/2 yard black cord, measure down 15″, pin it next to the black cord already on the board. Straight up. Tie an overhand knot on each cord end.
- Pick up the red 4 1/4 yard cord, measure down 32″, pin it next to the “straight up” black cord. Longest end on the right side.
You should have cords lined up as black, black and red. See photo for assistance.
Step 3.
Using 3 cords as fillers and one left tying cord and one right tying cord, tie one Square Knot (SK) with the KNOB on the left.
Red under, black over, black over, red under.
Step 4.
Using 3 cords as fillers and one left tying cord and one right tying cord, tie one SK with the KNOB on the RIGHT.
Black under, red over, red over, black under
Step 5.
Continue tying square knots, alternating between a left knobbed SK and a right knobbed SK until you reach 20-22″ or your desired length.
Step 6 – Burying Cord Ends.
You will bury all cord ends EXCEPT for the one black cord with the overhand knot tied on the end. The filler cord.
Using the embroidery needle, start weaving your way up the knotwork. One knot at a time, to bury the cord ends. See photos.
You will bury 4 cords. I do 2 on the front side and 2 on the back side.
Trim buried cord ends.
Step 7.
Now determine the length you wish the back closure ties to be. Cut, tie overhand knots on the ends. Tie a bow in the back.
Congrats!! All done!! Here’s a picture of completed headband.
Just kidding!! I was feeling kind of silly. But, ya know, this headband would look cute in a box, given to a special person for Valentine’s Day. In red and white.
Here’s the real one. It measures 21″. Enjoy!!
(preferable treated, not raw metal)
