Turns (front) - Turns (back) = Extra Turns to be made on Front.This is the number of extra turns you need to make up on the left and right side of the front dowel so the center will be straight. Subtract the number of turns across the back dowel from those on the front dowel to find the difference between them. Since the front is wider you must add more turns on its left and right sides so the center of the pattern will run straight from back to front. Using the number of turns on the front and back dowels, you need to (a) account for width difference between front and back and (b) determine how many groups of 4 cords you will make.Īccount for width difference. Lay out the 'front-to-back' pattern (yellow). Try to wrap evenly and snuggly for best results. It's worth the time to quickly wrap each side and get a good count. I tried to estimate this by wrapping a few inches and then multiplying by the length (pic 2). In essence of time, I suggest wrapping around and around the entire length of the back dowel, front dowel and one side to get an accurate count of turns. You can always add more cord on the bottom side so it's not critical to be exact.įirst find out how many turns you'll be making on each side.

This is a good estimate for similar sized chairs. The yellow & black chair measured 10.5' on each side, 13' front and 11' back and required 110 ft of yellow cord and 165 ft of black cord. Start by measuring all four sides of your chair. Most chairs will be similar in size, however variations will affect paracord usage. The only tricky part of this project is spacing the weave pattern evenly although it's pretty easy.

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