Lesson 6: Macramé Techniques – Double Half Hitch
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Lesson 6
Macramé Techniques
The Double Half Hitch
The double half hitch is the second basic macramé knot. This knot can be made from right to left and then left to right.
The double half hitch is the second basic macramé knot. The double half hitch is two half hitches done in succession. The half hitch is rarely used by itself, although it can be added to the double half hitch to make a triple half hitch. The double half hitch requires two cords; one is the knotting cord; the other is the hold cord, which is held taut during the knotting process. The double half hitch is tied in multiples. A series of knots is used most often in straight lines, either horizontal or diagonal. The position of the holding cord determines the position of the lines. Rows of double half hitches can be combined to form a great number of designs, such as diamonds or crosses.
To make the half hitch, start the knotting cord at the back of the holding cord. Bring it under the holding cord, then up and over it. Then the thread through the loop and tighten the knot.
To form a double half hitch, follow the steps given for the half hitch. Then bring the knotting cord up and over the holding cord, putting the end through the loop formed by the knotting cord. Pull the knot tight.
To make a diagonal line of double half hitches going from upper left to lower right as shown, place the first cord on the left diagonally across the knotting cords. Make a double half hitch with each cord. To make a diagonal line from upper right to lower left, place the last cord on the right diagonally across the cords and knot from the right to the left.
