{"id":10476,"date":"2021-10-13T06:52:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-13T06:52:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/?p=10476"},"modified":"2021-10-13T06:52:25","modified_gmt":"2021-10-13T06:52:25","slug":"how-to-make-a-sliding-knot-for-farm-hat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmandanimals.com\/how-to-make-a-sliding-knot-for-farm-hat\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Make A Sliding Knot For Farm Hat?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re curious about how to make a sliding knot for a farm hat, you\u2019ve come to the right place. Also known as the Chinese sliding knot, this tie can be used to hold all kinds of materials in place, making it useful for making a hat along with other types of accessories, like jewelry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a Sliding Knot?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A sliding knot is based on an adjustable coil design. It\u2019s perfect for creating any kind of gear that needs to be adjusted regularly, like the strap on a hat as well as necklaces, bracelets, and other types of jewelry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You may also hear it referred to as the Triple Connection Knot<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s helpful when you\u2019re crafting just about any kind of accessory for the farm<\/a> because it is quick, efficient, and multipurpose.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You won\u2019t have to make multiple sizes of the same piece of gear – instead, you can use it for just about any kind of cord and for any size or shape of garment. It\u2019s incredibly versatile and fortunately, the craft is easy to master.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Make a Sliding Knot for a Farm Hat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to make a sliding knot for a farm hat or any other type of gear you want to fashion for yourself on the farm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Tie the Knot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Start by making a U-shape with your cord. You can use any kind of cord for this knot, including macrame, leather, suede, elastic, or waxed cord. Just pick the type that works best for the project you\u2019re working on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grip the cord firmly, pulling a long segment of it into a horseshoe shape. The ends should close together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make The First Loop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Then, pull it into a loose loop (don\u2019t tighten it out but instead, leave some slack). Draw one end past the other end so that they are overlapping by roughly four inches. These overlapping pieces should sit parallel to each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the outer core piece in one hand and double it back. Bend its tip, bringing it to rest along the outside of the loop. Leave the inside end where it lies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make A Smaller Loop<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pinch both of the ends together, forming a smaller loop. Hold the interior ends together with the lopped-back outer end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At this time, you should have three layers of the cord lying parallel at the thickest point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Quality Control Check<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Double-check to make sure you have lots of extra cord at the outside piece – this will be used to finish up the knot. If you don\u2019t, you will need to undo the knot you have so far and start over, paying close attention to how much extra is left behind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re good to go, draw the end of the cord with one of your hands while punching the loops tightly together with the other hand. Wrap the looser outer end of the cord around each of the three layers bunched together. Use your hand to wrap the cord over than under. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you follow this order, too – if you go under, then<\/em> over, you\u2019ll have problems. Try to use your dominant hand for the looping, as this can make mastering the move a bit easier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Coil The Cord<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Coil up your cord, wrapping the loose ends around all the other layers of the cord. Wrap until you run out of cord or until almost all of the section that has three layers is covered, whichever comes first. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be very careful when doing this. It\u2019s easy to cross the coil over itself and end up with a messy knot. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finishing Up<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Next, you\u2019ll feed the cord\u2019s end through its loop at the coil\u2019s end. The knot is almost done-  just ensure that there\u2019s enough of the cord sticking out that it won\u2019t slip out of the knot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, you can secure the knot, sliding the coil over the last bit of the loop to secure it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Test the Knot (and Expand)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you have a knot to work with, all that\u2019s left to do is to test it. Slide your knot with your pinched fingers to test it – if the knot was successful, it should move relatively easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just be careful that you don\u2019t slide it totally for the free end as you\u2019re testing it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To avoid this, you may want to tie a sturdier knot at the very end of the sliding tip. That way, the length will still be adjustable but you won\u2019t have to worry about accidentally ruining your knot in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Other Tips for Making a Sliding Knot<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You may want to consider making two sliding knots, especially if you\u2019re making jewelry or something besides a hat. To do this, all you will need to do is flip the cord over and repeat the steps above on the end that\u2019s not yet knotted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That way, you will have two separate knots that will allow you to pull apart or bring together the cord, making one big loop that can be closed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give yourself plenty of cord to work with as you\u2019re practicing these knots. It can be hard to estimate how much you\u2019ll actually need until you have more experience. You can always cut the slack off later but it\u2019s better than having to keep restarting if you find that you don\u2019t have enough cord left to work with. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still not exactly sure what steps to follow – or need a better visual guide to creating this type of knot? Be sure to check out this helpful tutorial on how to create a sliding knot:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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