You have to complete one side also called a half square knot and then the other side also called a right half square knot to make the full square knot. When you repeat this knot over and over again in rows or sinnets — you end up with a beautiful pattern of tightly weaved or netted cording. This is more of a wider pattern. I love alternating square knots with even spacing in between the knots. See that diagonal pattern I made? You can make this by doing a repeat of double half hitch knots.
See photo above. You can also make a horizontal line of double half hitch knots just go horizontal instead of diagonal with that first cord. There are variations to the half hitch knots, like triple half hitch knots , but even with these basic half hitch knots, you can make great patterns.
I think the Spiral knot is one of the prettiest knots. Instead of switching to the right side to complete the square knot, you just keep working that left side. The macrame will naturally spiral. Just go with it. Again — your macrame will naturally start to twist.
This is the pattern on the far right below. The trickiest part of this knot is keeping the pattern going the right way when it starts to twist. PS: I sat in front of the TV and finished these knots up last night after the kids were in bed.
My husband asked me if I was making him a giant friendship bracelet. He wishes. You may print this out and refer to it but please do not share it with anyone else. I just love this activity so much. Be sure to check out my other favorite macrame projects! Hi thank you for the steps. Very clear and helpful. Now trying to reconnect. One important thing, how to determine the length of cord in respect to the design and object. Thank you for reply. A good rule of thumb for determining the length of your cord is to just make it double or 2.
For example — if you want a 12 inch finished piece — start with at least a 24 inch or 30 inch piece of cord. Hope that helps! Enjoy reconnecting with this great craft! I saw a pattern for a carousel with horses and it went around and it was really great. Thank You for any help you can give me and I have shared your Macrame Site on my site hope you get a lot of hits from that. Hi Margaret — it all depends on what you are trying to make. I would go with a length at least four times larger then the finished project.
Thank you! Your pictures and instructions make it so simple to follow along. Thank you, Karen! What is that knot called? Hey there! So I sat down at the next table to him, and when I thought that he was most intent on fidgeting with his piece of string, I stole surreptitious glances at him.
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