Introduction: How to Make an Awareness/Support Ribbon

Square knotting makes an ideal base for a ribbon.

I started with two 3' lengths of 1/16" mini-blind cord. You will also need a metal split ring.

Step 1:

About 7" from the bottom start the square knotting around the two cord core.

Step 2:

Make 3 square knots.

This will form one tab end of the ribbon. You can make more or fewer knots to vary the length of the tab end.

Step 3:

Now make a square knot (two steps) but do NOT include the right hand cord of the core you are tying around.

Step 4:

Begin tying again. The reverse side of the ribbon should show the cord you did not tie around.

Step 5:

Continue tying - I tied 24 square knots. Your length may vary.

I placed the split ring over the ribbon and threaded the 2 core ends through the space made in step 3

Step 6:

Pull the core ends as close as possible and tie one a VERY tight knot.

Step 7:

Now tie 3 loose square knots. This forms the other tab.

Step 8:

Bring the ends through the knotting

Step 9:

Tighten the knotting starting at the bottom.

Step 10:

Pull the ends through at the base of the tab.

Step 11:

Trim the ends.