Just four basic knots will get you started with most macrame projects. Here’s what you need to know to make everything from wall art to plant hangers.
1. Lark’s Head Knot
This attaches cords to a rod, ring, or dowel, whether you’re using a macrame kit from companies such as https://www.woolcouturecompany.com/collections/macrame-kits or you just have some suitable cord to hand.
To tie it, fold your cord in half and find the central loop. Put the loop behind or over the dowel, pull the pair of loose ends through your loop.
2. Square Knot
This is one of the knots you need to know for decorative purposes. It sits flat and needs four cords.
To tie, cross the left cord on the outside over your middle filler cords, as well as under your right cord. Put your right cord behind your filler cords and then put it through your left cord loop and pull firmly. Repeat this beginning with the right cord to make a square.
3. Spiral – Half Square – Knot
This creates a twisted effect, such as on the arms of a plant hanger. Tying is just about doing the first half of your square knot repeatedly. Always begin from the same side.
4. Double Half Hitch Knot
Use this to make defined structural lines.. Choose a lead cord and set your line direction. A second working piece is then looped over and around your lead cord. Pull it through your loop and repeat to create a double knot.