Colorful Macrame Bookmark

Step-by-step instruction and scheme

X - Square Knot
W - Wind Knot
R - Double Half Hitch
S - Spiral Braid
G - "Gourmand" pattern
C - Chain Braid
K - Capuchin Knot
F - Frivolite
L - Loop Knot
H - Chameleon Braid
B - "Berry" Pattern

Prepare 10 threads about 75 cm (30 inches) long, or 4 times longer than the length of the future bookmark (you can use just simple sewing threads, doubled several times and slightly twisted).
Place the threads in certain order, for example, two blue threads on edges, red threads the second from edge, etc – in the middle will be two threads the same color. Fix all threads with pins (don’t forget to leave 1-2 inches of thread for the fringe).
Take the edge thread and using it as a base cord, start tying on it diagonal Hitch with 4 Double Half Hitches. Make the diagonal Hitch from another edge too. In the middle you will tie a Double Half Hitch with two base threads (Note: The middle knot should always have the same color, as a current base thread. It will be your guide that you are doing everything correctly!).
Use the edge thread in the second row as a base cord and repeat Step 3. Create approximately 20 rows of Hitches.
Take the two middle threads in the 20th row and pull them to the edges. Use them as base threads and complete Diagonal Hitches (one row).
Make a sennit with all threads you have, or tie a large Square knot, or another of your favorite knots – use your imagination!
Take the same base threads (Step 5) and pull them to the middle. Tie on them Diagonal Hitches (one row) under your sennit or knot.
Now you will be doing an “inside out” variant of the Step 3. Use the middle threads as base cords and tie on them Diagonal Hitches directed to the edges. Make approximately 20 rows of Hitches. Indent 1-2 inches for the fringe and cut the threads evenly. You can also sew small flat beads to your Bookmark.

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