How to Make a Lark's Head Knot

Use the lark's head knot in macramé or wherever you need a loose, temporary knot.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Lark's Head Knot

1. Fold the cord or rope in half.
2. Place the loop made at the halfway point in front of your support (dowel or post or another rope or cord).
3. Take the loop behind and under the support.
4. Place the two cord ends through the top of the loop and pull to tighten.

Reverse Lark's Head Knot

5. Fold the cord or rope in half.
6. Place the loop made at the halfway point behind your support (dowel or post or another rope or cord).
7. Take the loop over and in front of the support.
8. Place the two cord ends through the loop from front to back and pull to tighten.