Macrame Cradle
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 Published On Sep 16, 2023

Material:

*2.5 inches metal heavy duty ring
* 2 iron frames, size 47 x 37 inches oblong
* 4mm cotton rope
..... 48 ropes , 380 inches long for hanging pattern
..... 88 ropes, 130 inches for cradle web pattern.
...... 40 ropes, 32p inches long for seat or base of cradle.
......4000 inches approx for wrapping the iron frames, it may vary according to the frames and rope.

Method:

* Take 380 inches , 48 cords , fold in half , pass through the metal ring 2.5 inches and make gathering knot.

*Folded cords will be 96....Make 4 groups by using these 96 cords, Each group will have 24 cords.

*By using 24 cords , make 6 sets of square knot leaving 5 inches of distance from wrapping knot .

* we have 4 panels now.

* Attach to adjacent panels by using extreme cords of both panels, leave 2 inches distance and make a square knot.

* Leave 12 inches of distance from the first row of square knot and make another set of square knot.

* As shown in vdo , make an inclined row of square knot , in all 4 panels.

* Now by leaving 40 inches distance from hook start attaching the first ring , by using double.half hitch.

* keep the frame balanced and straight.

* Now add 84 cords to the first ring as shown in vdo and add any other cord if required,.please see vdo for details.

* Make a square knot mesh for two rows , and then from center start leaving the cords and shape in v, as shown in vdo.

* Make 15 inches height web and finally attach the seat.

For seat :

* attach 320 inches 36 cords on pairs, make.square knot, by leaving the 2 inches distance in between them. Make square knots web.

* Attach single cords 130.inches twice on both side.


Follow the vdo for details.

The overall size is 4 by 3 feet for this cradle , it is made for twins
Two babies can use it at a time., it can carry 90kg weight safer side claim. I used heavy duty rings and best rope


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