Basic Macrame Knots: A Free Tutorial by Dottie Hoeschen

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I've gotten such a good response to my macrame tutorial that I decided to add more knots! So, here are 12 of the basic knots. Enjoy........

People have been tying knots since the beginning of time and they serve both utilitarian and decorative purposes. It is a fascinating combination of art and science. I hope that these step by step photos will take some of the mystery out and encourage you to try it on your own. By the way, a knot can have several different names, so don't be surprised if you find these same knots under different names. Click on the images to enlarge.

Overhand Knot:
This is the one we all know. We learned how to tie an overhand knot when we learned to tie our shoe laces.

Larks Head Knot:

This kind of knot is used to connect the cord to an object. Slide the loop around around the object (in this case a chopstick) and pull the tails through the loop.

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Square Knot:
The square knot is the basis of many designs. It is also called a Flat Knot or Reef Knot. If you can only learn one knot, this is the one to learn. I will show you two ways to tie a square knot. Try both and then use the one that seems easiest to you.

Method 1:

2. The right cord goes under the center,

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Basic Macrame Knots: A Free Tutorial by Dottie Hoeschen

http://stonebrashcreative.com/MacrameTutorial.html#

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Keep repeating until the row is complete. 5. Keep alternating between Steps #1 and #2 until it is as For long a double as you knot want. add a second cord to each side.

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