How to Tie Basic Macramé Knots

There are relatively few knots used in the creation of macramé. Master the basics and then move on to more complex knots.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Yardsticks
• Pushpins
• T-pins
• Rubber bands
• Twine
• C-clamps
• Upholstery Pins
• Scissors
• Wooden Thin Wood Dowels
• macramé supplies
• Knotting Boards
• macramé cords
• Hemp

1. 

   Use a lark's head knot to mount your work onto your support dowel, cord or ring.

2. Fold the cord in half and place the loop made at the halfway point in front of your support. Take the loop behind and under the support dowel or cord. Place the two cord ends through the top of the loop and pull ends to tighten.

3. 

   Use a reverse lark's head knot if you want to avoid the formation of a ridge below your support dowel, cord or ring.

4. Fold the cord in half and place the loop made at the halfway point behind your support. Bring the loop over the support and down. Place the two cord ends through the loop, from back to front, and pull ends to tighten.

5. 

   See "How to Tie a Double Half Hitch Knot" and "How to Tie a Square Knot" for instructions on forming these knots. They are the two basic knots used in macramé.

Tips & Warnings

• Follow the instructions given in your macramé pattern for directions on how to tie more complex knots.

[hunter13]

on 12/17/2008 is there a macrame knot that would resemble an Irish Lover's Knot design that I could use for tying a cord to be used in a wall hanging?