 Red, White & Blue
Key Ring
Wear one on you key ring to show your
patriotism or sell them to raise money for the Disaster Relief Fund.You need:
| Instructions: Fold lace in half to find the center of each piece. Pull the lace though the
gimp starter following directions in package. If you are not using a gimp starter, tie the
gimp onto a key ring. Make a box stitch (instructions here).
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Fold strand 2 diagonally across the box stitch between strands 1 & 4 leaving a small
loop; (fig. B). Fold strand 4 diagonally across box stitch between strands 2 & 3
leaving a small loop. Hold strands in place with one hand.
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With your other hand, weave strand 1 diagonally across the box stitch over strand 2
and under strand 4. Weave strand 3 diagonally across the box stitch over strand 4 and
under strand 2; (fig. C). Pull tightly, stretching the cord slightly to secure.Make 15
stitches, lace on a bead. Make 10 stitches, lace on a bead, 10 more stitches, a bead, 10
stitches, a bead and finally 15 stitches. |
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If you used a gimp starter, pull it off. Work a key ring onto the starting end of the lace
in the small space left by the gimp starter. Loop around lace and tie off other end
onto the key ring -- tying two strings together at a time and pulling very tightly. String
a pony bead on each end. Tie off with a double knot. Trim.
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