| It used to be the case that Macrame making was | | | | strand is passed under the middle 2 strands). You |
| the preserve of the hippie crowd. In nowadays, | | | | now simply pull the 2 outer strings together and |
| however, macrame has become a hobby for | | | | tighten up. |
| millions of folks around the world. Let's start by | | | | This version of macrame knots is most |
| examining macrame knots and the different | | | | commonly used for necklaces, earrings, cuffs etc. |
| variations that can be used to make jewelry. | | | | It is mainly used for necklaces because its allows |
| Square Knot | | | | for beads within the necklace to be held in place. |
| The square knot is created using 4 strands of | | | | Double Half Hitch |
| material. All 4 strands are laid parallel to each | | | | This version of the macrame knots necessitates |
| other. The 2 strands to the right and left are | | | | the need for a dowel. Not everyone has one, so |
| used. We take the strand from the left and pass | | | | you can use a knotting board and tie a knot to |
| it over the middle strands and it finishes up under | | | | each side of the board. To achieve a double half |
| the strand that's on the right. In pretty much the | | | | hitch, a horizontal chord is placed across the |
| same way, the strand that started on the right is | | | | strands. You then move from side to side, bring |
| passed underneath the middle strands and ends | | | | the ends of the vertical strands up & over the |
| up over the strand that was on the left. | | | | horizontal strands. You then pull the ends through |
| You should now have a situation where the left | | | | the loop that's created. |
| sided strand is over the middle strands and ends | | | | One of the most frequent uses of the Double |
| up on the right and the same should apply to the | | | | Half Hitch is for creating necklaces etc. |
| right sided strand (except that the right sided | | | | |