How do you make jailhouse crosses?

Answer 1

It is made using macromae knots , start by getting 4 pieces of yarn or thick string about 1/16 inch thick cut all 4 pieces the same length about 18 inches long , take 2 pieces and tie the end around a small metal loop the tie both pieces in a basic knot 1/2 inch down from that loop then make 4 macromae square knots kinda like a L shape one knot starts with the yarn on top of the second yarn then switch pieces and make a backwards L shape knot with the yarn under the first pieces ,repet this till you have 4 knots ,then take the other 2 yarn pieces and repet the entire process ,once you have 2 pieces with the same amount of knots take 1 piece of yarn from one side and make more knots with a piece of yarn from the other set of knots make about 10 knots one one and 4 knots on the other then stretch and flatten the cross cut extra yarn off or make on more knot on top and put.necklace rope or chain under the knot to be able to where. For more info and how to the knots look up macromae knots