Macrame' Coasters

 Based on the video for this coaster.

The coaster utilizes 10, 4-ft lengths of cord and alternating square knots.  While the video tied off to a hanging dowel, I utilized a cork board and pins.  Not sure I like the look of the frayed ends, but I will make another to see if the cord-type makes a difference.  It did.

The yellow/gold coaster uses 5mm nylon twisted thread that I had leftover.  It is a 3-strand and has a core which made the fringe look a mess.  Finished piece excluding the trim is 6" wide by 6.5" long.

The white one does not have a core and is 3mm cotton.  The fringe looks a little bit better.  Finished piece excluding the trim is 4" wide by 4.25" long.

I utilized a corkboard instead of a dowel to do the ends.  Once I tied the first knot, I'd move the pin down to secure it better.

The main part of alternating knots is completed.

I should've left more rope at the top.

Checking the size since the rope I used was a different size from the video.  My cup fits.  

Ends cut and frayed - no flash.


Finished piece with flash

I had to untwist the cord and remove the core to make the fringe - not a fan

It is really unrully







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