How to Make a Lark's Head Knot

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How to Make a Lark's Head Knot. Use the lark's head knot in macramé or wherever you need a loose, temporary knot.

Make a Lark's Head Knot

Things You'll Need

  • Support Cords

  • Cording

  • Metal Rings

  • Wooden Thin Wood Dowels

  • Ropes

  • Twine

  • Posts

Reverse Lark's Head Knot

Step 1

Fold the cord or rope in half.

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Step 2

Place the loop made at the halfway point behind your support (dowel or post or another rope or cord).

Step 3

Take the loop over and in front of the support.

Step 4

Place the two cord ends through the loop from front to back and pull to tighten.

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Lark's Head Knot

Step 1

Fold the cord or rope in half.

Step 2

Place the loop made at the halfway point in front of your support (dowel or post or another rope or cord).

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Step 3

Take the loop behind and under the support.

Step 4

Place the two cord ends through the top of the loop and pull to tighten.

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