How to Make 3 Easy Macrame Knots
How to Make 3 Easy Macrame Knots- create your own woven project using these simple Macrame knots. Video tutorials included.
Macrame is a knotting technique that can be used to create everything from plant hangers to wall art to purses.
I’ve decided to feature a series on macrame for beginners as well as some beginner-friendly projects. I’ve created written and video tutorials to show you how to make 3 common and basic macrame knots.
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Supplies you will need:
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Macrame cord (I used 3mm cotton)
Support- you will need something to tie your knots onto. This can be a dowel rods, branch, hoop or ring.
Macrame terms
Working cord- This is the cord (or set of cords) you use to make the actual knots.
Filler cord- the cord (or set of cords) you wrap the knots around.
How to Make The Square Knot
The Square Knot is a versatile knot that’s widley used in Macrame. It can be knotted in many different patterns to create projects like wall hangings, plant hangers, bags, and home decor items.
Start by tying on 4 cords.
1.Bring the right facing cord over and to the left of the two filler cords.
2. Place the left facing cord over the right cord.
3. Bring the left cord under the filler cords and through the loop formed by the right cord.
4. Pull to create the first half of the Square Knot.
5. Bring the left cord over and to the right of the two filler cords and place the right cord over it.
6. Bring the right cord under the filler cords and through the loop formed by the left cord.
7. Pull the cords and to create the finished Square Knot.
The Spiral Knot
Once you know how to make the Square Knot, you can easily make a Spiral Knot. The spiral knot is simply half of a Square knot that always repeats on the same side. While you repeat the knot, you’ll notice the cords start twisting.
Start by tying on 4 cords.
1.Bring the right cord over and to the left of the two filler cords.
2. Place the left cord over the right cord.
3. Bring the left cord under the filler cords and through the loop formed by the right cord.
4. Pull to on the ends to tighten.
Double Half Hitch Knot
The Half-Hitch Knot brings movement and variation to your macrame project and is very easy to tie. The Half Hitch Knot can be made horizontal or on the diagonal (as pictured).
1. Stretch the far left piece diagonally across the five macrame cords.
2. Pull the left diagonal cord tight and loop the next cord in line in a “U” shape, laying the end over the diagonal cord. Loop the end over the diagonal anchor and through the center of “U” shape. Pull it tightly. Repeat this step with the same cord before moving on to the next cord in line.
3. When you come to the end of your line of cords, pull the diagonal anchor the other direction and start over.
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