Project Overview & Aesthetic Design
A vertical wall banner with integrated 3D woven “pockets” engineered to hold glass propagation test tubes or live air plants (Tillandsia) directly within the knotwork.
Step-by-Step Execution Guide
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Mount 12 cords of 3mm cotton cord onto a 10-inch wooden dowel.
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Work 6 inches of tight flat Alternating Square Knots.
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To create a pocket, leave four center cords unknotted in the back while building a curved 3D pouch in the front using cross-over square knots.
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Close the base of the pouch with a tight horizontal row of double half-hitches to form a supportive cup bottom.
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Slide a flat-bottom glass propagation vial or live air plant into the woven pocket.
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Taper the bottom into a triangle finish with a 4-inch brushed fringe.

Pro Crafter Tip
Ensure the pocket pouch is slightly narrower than your glass vial so the flexible cotton cord stretches to grip the glass securely without slipping.