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Rope Hammock

1,740 feet of ¼-inch cotton rope
two hammock spreader bars
two 3-inch-diameter rope grommets (carefully
and correctly tied) or appropriate metal rings
masking tape
shellac (optional)
sharp knife or scissors
ruler

Some people think that a hammock is a piece of
furniture. Well, this hammock is a piece of art.
Be warned that there is no fast way to do this
project; you’ll have to tie over 400 knots to complete
this single-person hammock. Each of the knots must
be tied the same size as its neighbor, and the rows of
knots must alternate entry and exit points. That said, The material supplies you need to make the hammock are
when you finish the hammock you will have a real minimal—but you will need much time and a good dose
masterpiece. of patience. Note that the hammock spreader bar shown
Follow these steps to tie the first hammock clew here has twice as many holes as you need. You can leave
(the ropes that hold up the hammock): the extra holes empty, or fill the holes with putty.

A finished hammock makes a marvelous island oasis in your backyard.