Macramé Key Chain

You Need:

• 6 Yards #20 Hemp
• 3 Wooden Beads
• 1 Key Rings
• Masking Tape

Instructions:

Making the half hitch:
Cut hemp into two 3 yard lengths. Fold both pieces in half and half hitch them to a metal key ring by placing the folded end down through the key ring and drawing the cord ends down through the folded end loop. Diagram at right shows how the key ring will look with one cord half hitched to it. Your key ring will have two cords half hitched so you will have 4 working cords. Tape the key ring to your table top.

Making the square knots:
Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.	| Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 1. Tighten.	Cross strand 1 over strands 2 & 3 and under strand 4.	Bring strand 4 under strands 2 & 3, then up through the loop created by strand 1. Tighten.

Adding Beads:
Make four square knots. String your first bead on the two middle cords. Make a square knot directly under the bead. Add another bead.  Make another square knot. Repeat. Make 3 more square knots. Tie all 4 cords into a large knot. Trim.

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