What Is A Rope Hammock?

By Jayesh Bagde

Hammocks are used for peaceful relaxation or resting. They are easy to prepare and hang. Hammocks have three distinct varieties.

There are Three Key Types of Hammocks

Rope Hammocks

Features:

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most common

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most durable and

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inexpensive

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cooler to the skin

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allow for easy air flow

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it conforms more to the body

These hammocks are cooler to use because they are constructed with both cotton and polyester. Easy air flow is also enabled through its weave.

Cotton Rope Hammocks

This is excellent for people who want to bring out an extraordinary type of hammock. Hammocks made from polyester rope can withstand any type of weather. The least comfortable would be rope hammocks and the mesh-fabric variety.

Fabric Hammocks

This type of hammock gives out a continuous surface. These are made from different materials, from natural to artificial. Fabric hammocks are lightweight and easy to handle and carry. It is easy to set up as compared to the rope type. They are also used in the exchange of bedding options. Its maintenance is quite simple since these types of hammocks do not give ventilation, unlike the usual rope hammock. Hence, artificial fabrics can resist moisture.

These hammocks have been around for many, many years so far. Native artists actually hand-weave these type of hammocks with the use of web-like designs. They are comfortable with the shape of the body produced. They are also adaptable as an extra bed or furniture, even in small spaces. They can be anchored in wall hoops or even ceiling beams. They are also featured with colorful patterns and designs.

When you think of hammocks, the ones that come to mind are conventional rope hammocks. This would be the ones tied in-between two trees. Thus, you can make your own single person rope hammock by following these instructions:

Materials to be needed:

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2 pounds of rope hammock rope sizes 33 x 72= 740 (Use Polypropylene)

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1 wooden gauge stick size 2 x 6

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1 giant Netting Shuttle size 8 x 12 x 3/16 thick

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2 hardwood bars size 1 x 1 , 33 long

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2 rings (2 to 3 diameter)

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Electric drill bit, 5/16 bit, rose bit Knot Loop

Instruction:

Cut a three foot piece of string. Use a square knot for the end. Hang the loop from a nail, door knob or hook.

Twist rope on to shuttle

Load the shuttle with the hammock rope. Tie the loose end to the loop which you already hung up.

Casting on

Take the shuttle rope. Make 20 loops that are evenly spaced out around the gauge stick. A good knot to use is a half hitch.

First row

After removing the gauge stick out, rotate the work. This is to make the shuttle move towards the left. Using your left hand, hold the gauge stick. Bring this shuttle rope:

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down along the front

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up towards behind the gauge stick

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via the initial loop and

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Around the loop in a half hitch.

Repeat uniformly through each loop in turn.

Second and succeeding rows

Rotate the work for the second row. This is to move the shuttle rope to the left. Continue like you did in the first row. Repeat until you get your desired length of the hammock. About fifty four rows would make around seven feet.

Spreader Bars

Instructions:

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Drill 20 holes about in diameter through each hardwood spreader bar

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Make it 1 apart from center to center

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Make 2 from each end

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Cut forty 50 long cords, about twenty for every end

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Then loop the initial cord with a ring

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After this, thread both of the ends via the left hand hole in hardwood spreader bar

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Overhand knot through top left hand loop in hammock net

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Tie each cord through bars to loops in net

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Do it both ends

Side braids

These braids are needed so as to let the net to drop in the middle. This is to hold a body snug.

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Make two 3-cord braids size 3. This must be shorter than the stretched out length of the hammock net.

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Tie one end through the outermost hole in the spreader bar

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Secure with an overhead knot.

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Weave in and out through the outside meshes.

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Tie through the outer hole of the spreader bar at the far end

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Secure with an overhand knot

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Repeat on the other side

Hammocks are used for peaceful relaxation or rest. They come in different shapes and sizes. It fits:

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smaller sizes for individuals and

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larger sizes that fits the whole family

Hammocks are great for indoor or outdoor usage. They can be set up either in your backyard or near your waterfront areas. It can also be carried as a lightweight type of bed, especially when sleeping on boats and ships.

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