Basket Stitch

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Basket Stitch

Standard Design Progressive Design

Description:The Basket Stitch is a vintage knot I found in a book written in the early 1900's. This Macrame

technique is considered a variation of similarHalf Hitch Patternsthat require a holding cord.

What makes this knot unique is that you use several holding cords, which makes the alternating pattern much wider

than other sennits.

You could use this decorative knot in any project that needs wide, flat chain of knots, such as a belt, purse strap, or

a plant hanger.

I've also included an interesting variation called the Progressive Design. You can make V and X shapes with the

technique.

Step 1:You need at least 4 cords, folded in half and secured to a

board vertically.

The two cords furthest to the right and left are the working cords.

The remainder are the holdingcords.

Important:All the Half Hitches for the Basket Stitch are tied by moving the working cord over, and then under

all the fillers.

Make sure the end passes overthe working cord, as you bring it to the side. You're making a loop, so the ends have

to cross. You can see this in the first image below.

I recommend you secure the holding cords at the topand bottom, pulling themso they have tension.This really

help to keep the knot as flat as possible.

Step 2:Use the working cord on the rightto make the first HalfHitch in a clockwisedirection.

Tighten it gently to leave the knot loose and flat, so the holding

cords don't overlap too much.

Step 3:Use the working cord on the left, to tie the next Half Hitch

below the first.

It should be tied in a counter-clockwisedirection.
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Step 4:Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times, to complete the Basket

Stitch.

Try to keep the sennit as wide as possible, by pressing down on it as

you progress.

PROGRESSIVE BASKET STITCH

This interesting technique is made by tying Half Hitches around increasing numbers of holding cords. The result is

a very attractive design rarely seen in modern Macrame patterns.

You can make V shapes with this technique, as well as the X shape shown above.

Step 1:The two cords furthest to the right and left are the

workingcords.

Mentally number the holdingcords 1 - 8.

Design Tip: Apply a piece of tape horizontally, to make it easier to position the first knots.

Keep the holding cords straight and somewhat taut as you create this variation of the Basket Stitch.

Step 2:Tie the first Half Hitch using the left working

cord. Tie it onto holding cord 1.

Repeat the process with the rightworking cord, onto

cord 8. Tighten both knots so they rest against the

bottom of the tape.

The process for tying the Half Hitches is the same as in the instructions for the standard design described above.
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Step 3:The next set of Half Hitches are tied around

two holding cords.

Right: Holding Cords 7 and 8 Left: Holding Cords 1 and 2

Step 4:The third set of Half Hitches is tied around

three holding cords. Right: Holding Cords 6 - 8. Left: Holding cords 1 - 3.

Step 5:For the next row, the Half Hitches are tied as

follows:

Right: Holding cords 5 - 8 Left: Holding cords 1 - 4.

Step 6:Use therightworking cord to tie a Half Hitch

around holding cords 4 - 8.

This includes one cord from the left group.

Step 7: The next Half Hitch is tied with the leftworking cord, onto holding cords 1 - 6.

This also includes one from the other group.

Step 8:Use the right working cord to tie a Half Hitch

around all 8 holding cords.

Do the same with the left working cord.

Now you have a decision to make. You can stop here if if

you want a V shaped design.

Or you can repeat the steps in reverse order (8 - 2), to

make the X shaped designshown here.
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Picot Designs

Description: Picot Designs are vintage Macrame techniques frequently seen in patterns written in the early

1900's.

Picots are simply loops along the edges of sennits, which are chains of knots. They are often used to add

decoration and make the edges of craft items look like flower petals.

There are more variations described on other pages, such as theVenetian Picot Mount.Another page you

should review isUnique Mounting Designs,which shows how picots can be used in the mounting process.

There are two beginner's projects in the Kid's section that feature picots. Both are a great way to practice this

important technique: Flower Bracelet Key Keepers

To see 2 more advanced Macrame projects which feature picots, see: Pumpkin Decoration Holiday Candle

Square Knot Design

Picot Designs are often created usingSquare Knots.Make sure you know how to tie them before you get

started.

The size of the picot loops is determined by how much space is between the SK.

Important:The working cords need to be longer than usual when adding picots in a Macrame design.

Determine the length of the picot designs, and multiply that by 15. So for a 3-inch design, you need at least 45

inches of material.

Fold 2 cords in half and secure them to your board.

Tie a Square Knot with 2 working cords (brown)around 2 fillers (blue).

Move down 2 inches, and tie another SK.
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Slide the second knot up, so it rests just below the

first one. The loops on either side are the picots.

Tie several more SK with space between each knot.

Larks Head Design

Now it's time to learn how to make Picot Designs that are more unique than the first. This one features the

Vertical Larks Headknot.

You still need two working cords and 2 fillers, which are also called holding cords.

Start by attaching the working cord to the fillers with a Square Knot. Place the first Larks Head knot 2 inches

belowthe SK, tying it as follows:

Pass the rightworking cord (brown) over- under the 2

holding cords. Make sure it passes overthe working cord

as you bring it down.Bring the end under - overthe holding cord, and under

the working cord to make the second half.

Slide the knot up so it rests next to the Square knot.

This forms the picot on the right side.

If you want the picots on the right side only, use the

same endto make the rest of the knots in the sennit.
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For an alternating pattern, switch to the left working

cord and move down 2 inches.

Tie the next vertical Larks Head knot, and slide it up

next to the first.

The loops are not directly across from each other, which

makes this variation unique.

Spiral Stitch Design

Picot Designs can be made with Half Knots, also called theSpiral Stitch.

The best thing about this technique is that the picots do not lie flat. They head in different directions, because

the knots themselves twist.

Fold one cord in half, and secure it. This will give you

2 fillers (blue).

Tie a Square Knot with another cord onto the fillers.

The two ends are the working cords (brown).

Move down 2 inches, and tie the first halfof a

Square Knot (Half Knot).
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Tie the first halfof a SK again, just below the first

one.

Important: Always tie at least two Half knots, or the

design will be too loose.

Slide the two knots up to rest below the Square knot,

forming the picots.

To continue, leave another space and tie 2 more Half

Knots.

The loops and knots will spiral, but you may need to

help them along by deliberately twisting them into

shape.

Vintage Design -- One Side

Picot Designs were very popular in the early 1900's. But they were usually made on one side only, and

featured Square Knots.

The difference with this picot design is that you do not add spacebetween the Square knots.

Fold one cord in half, and secure it. This will give you

2 fillers (blue). Tie a Square Knot with another cord,

onto the fillers. The two ends are the working cords

(brown).

Pull the left working cordto the side and secure itto

your work surface.
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Tie a Square knot just below the first, making sure the

portion you pulled to the side remains in place.

This gives you a picot on the left side only.

Repeat the process several more times, to form the rest

of the sennit.

To tie the picot designs on the right, use right facing

Square Knots.

Vintage Design -- Front

Picot Designs like this one are rarely used anymore. I found this technique in a book written in 1899, so it's

definitely vintage.

The reason it's so unique is that the loops come out from the frontof the sennit. Also, the loops are made by

the fillers, not the working cords.

Fold one cord in half, and secure it. This will give you 2 fillers (blue). Tie a Square Knot onto the fillers using

a second cord. The two ends are the working cords (brown).

Pull the fillersforward and bend them into loops.

Tie a Square Knot with the working cords, and

tighten it so it rests underthe two loops.

Make sure it rests next to the first SK (no space

between them).

Repeat the process a few more times.
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Half Hitch Patterns

There are several different Half Hitch Patterns used in Macrame, which can be used

to make various types of decorative sennits (chains). They can be used as part of

plant hangers, or to make belts, bracelets, and other items that require a wide band of

knots.

These particular designs all use holding cords, also called knot bearers. So the Half

Hitches are tied onto them, rather than on each other. When practicing, it helps to use

a different color for these holding cords.

On another page is theBasket Stitch,which is a vintage technique. Multiple knot

bearers are used to widen the design.

Basic Design

Step 1:Secure three cords vertically to your board orwork surface. The holding cord is the one in the

center, so make sure it's taut.

The other two are the working cords. They are used

to tie the knots.

Step 2:Use the leftworking cord totie the first Half

Hitch, in a counter-clockwisedirection.

A Half Hitch is tied by moving the end overandunderthe holding cord, and overthe working cord,

as you pull it to the side.

Step 3:Tie a Half Hitch in a clockwisedirection,

using the rightworking cord.

The Half Hitch is tied the same, no matter which

direction you make the loop (over - under - over).
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Repeat Steps 2 and 3 several times, alternating

between the two working cords. Make sure all the

Half Hitches are as close as possible.

Since I used Paracord, which is not as flexible as

other types of materials, I could not tighten the Half

Hitches all the way. Therefore, the loops along the

edges were larger than usual.

Basic Design Made Horizontally

I've seen several Half Hitch patterns where the knots are arranged horizontally. It's not as

easy to tie a sennit this way, but it looks as attractive as one made vertically.

Here are the instructions if you run across one of these patterns:

Place three cords horizontally on your board or work

surface. The one in the middle is the holding cord, so

make sure it's taut.

Use the lowerworking cord to make the first Half

Hitch onto the holding cord. It should be tied in a

counter-clockwisedirection.

The knot is tied the same way as the others you have

practiced (over - under - over).

The upper working cord is next. Tie the Half Hitchonto the holding cord, moving clockwise.
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Alternate between the two working cords as you

continue tying the rest of the sennit.

Two-By-Two

Half Hitch Patterns can be tied using two knots

instead of one.

In vintage patterns, these are sometimes called twoby two chains.

You need three cords, arranged vertically. Use the

one in the middle as the holding cord.

Step 1: Tie a Half Hitch with the leftworking cordonto the holding cord, as in the basic design shown

above.

Step 2:Using the sameworking cord, make a second

Half Hitch, just below the first.Two Half Hitches = 1 Double Half Hitch

Step 3:Use the working cord on the right, and make

a Double Half Hitch (two knots).

Step 4:Repeat steps 2 and 3 several times.
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Half Hitch patterns look best if the knots are close

together. So slide them up against each other as you

progress.

Make sure you keep the sennit as flat as possible.

Progressive Design

Since you are busy learning Half Hitch patterns,

I've added this unique vintage sennit for you to try.It's called a progressive design, and requires four

cords.

I've seen it in one book, written in 1899, but not in

any of the more modern books.

Step 1:Secure fourcords to your board. You can useseparate cords, or fold two in half.

Mentally number all four cords moving left to right.

The holding cords are 2 and 3. The other two are the

working cords.

Step 2:Use working cord 1 to tie a Half Hitch onto

holding cord 2.

Use working cord 4 to tie a Half Hitch onto holdingcord 3.

Step 3:Direct working cord 4 around bothholding cords

(2 and 3), as you make the next Half Hitch.
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Step 4:Do the same with working cord 1; tie the Half

Hitch around bothholding cords.

Step 5:Repeat steps 2 - 4 until the sennit is the size

you need.

Keep the knots close together as you progress, and

tighten them firmly.

Design Tip:You can make Progressive Half Hitch sennits with more than two

holding cords. You would tie the Half Hitches onto one holding cord, then two, threeand so on.

So be creative!Send me images of other unique Half Hitch patterns you come up

with on your own. I'll share them by putting the photos on this page (with your name

included -- for bragging rights).

cross Knot

Description:The Cross Knot is one of the easiest Chinese Macrame knots. On one

side, it looks like a cross, on the other side, a diamond shape. You can tie alternating

rows of this decorative knot to make a really beautiful pattern.

The Diamond Stitchis a related technique, so I've added it to this page. It's a vintage

Macrame knot, and is sometimes called the Square Stitch. It's made with two

separate cords, and does not have a loop at the top.

The Winged Cross is another interesting variation, and is also described below.

Step 1:Fold one cord in half, and secure it to your board.

Mentally label the right and left halves.
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Step 2:Move the right halfof the cord to the left,

underthe left half.

Bring it back to the right, passing over the left half.

Secure it to your board, keeping it horizontal.

Step 3:Move the left halfupward, to the loop at the

top, rotating clockwise.

Bring it back down, passing underboth segments of

the right half. Secure it to your board.

Step 4:Move the right halfhorizontally, to the left.

Pass under - under - overthe three segments.

Tighten the Cross Knot by pulling on the ends. Shorten the

loop to the size you need.

Diamond Stitch

Description:The Diamond Stitch is similar to the design on the backof the CrossKnot.

It's also similar to aLanyard knot,but it's constructed so you can use it in rows,

rather than stacking the knots on top of one another.

See theVintage Basket,and theDiamond Plant Hanger,which both feature this

unique decorative knot.
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Step 1:To practice, secure one end of a cord to your

project board, at the top. It should be vertical.

Fold the cord to make two bights.

The first one should be downward, and the other

upward. Secure both to your board.

Design Tip:The left cord is verticaland the right one is alwayshorizontal.That's an

important key to remember when practicing this technique.

Step 2: Secure the second cord to your board, at the

top. It should be placed to the right of cord 1.Move it right to left, passing under - over - overthe

three segments.

Step 3:Move down slightly, and pass it through the

bights from left to right.

It should go under - over - underthe three

segments.

Step 4:Bring the cord back to the left.

The weaving sequence is over - over - under.

Gradually tighten the Diamond Stitch by pulling on

the ends.

In a Macrame project, you may not be able to pull on

the ends at the top, if they were used to tie other

knots.
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The nice thing about the Diamond Stitch is that you

can create a sennit, like the one shown.

You can also tie the knots in an alternating pattern,

similar toAlternating Square Knots.

Winged Cross Knot

Description: The Winged Cross Knot looks great on both the front and the back. One side has a cross shape, and the

other a square.

This knot is made differentlythan the other variations, since there are two loops.

Step 1:Fold a 45-inch cord in half to form a bight. Lay it on

your work surface horizontally.

The working end will be the segment on the bottom, sosecure the other end.

Step 2:Bring the working end down and form a

counter-clockwiseloop (A). Direct the end upward,

passingoverthe secured end.

Bring it down, passing under both segmentsof Bight

1. The end should rest to the rightof Loop A when

you are finished.

Step 3:Bring the working end back up, passing

through Bight 1from the top (over - under).

This creates Bight 2, which is vertical.
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Step 4:Move the working end to make a clockwiseloop (B), in the

upper right area of the Winged Cross Knot.

Weave it through Bight 2 and Loop A by going under - over - under -

over, as you bring it to the left.

Step 5:Bring the working end back to the right side

of the knot, passing through Bight 2from the top

(over - under).Remove most of the pins, except for those on thetwo

loops (A and B).

Tighten the center of the

Winged Cross Knot by pullingon the ends and loops.

Adjust the size of the loops by

following the path of the cord

to remove the slack.

Monkey Fist

Description: The Monkey Fist is an interesting decorative knot seldom used in Macrame patterns. It is a

unique way to finish off the end of a cord.

You could use this technique in combination with aButtonhole Clasprather than using a plastic button. Try

making this button knot to use as a pendant, or as part of a bracelet design.

To view a Macrame pattern featuring this knot, see theMonkey Key Chain.

Step 1: Cut one cord, at least 36 inches long. The first part of the Monkey Fist knot is tied around two

fingers, so you won't need a project board to practice.

Arrange the cord so the tail is behind your righthand. The tail

can be any size.

Wrap the working end around your spread fingers three times.

Make sure you wrap towards the tips of your fingers (right

to left).
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Step 2: Bring the working end between your

fingers, near the tips, and acrossthe wraps left to

right.

Pass it down through the space between your

fingers near the palm, and wrap around the back

portion. Then bring the cord up again for the

next wrap.

Step 2, continued: As you progress, arrange the three loops moving towards your index finger. You may

need to spread your fingers open more than what is seen in the photo above.

Step 3: Carefully remove the Monkey Fist

from your fingers, and position it so you can

see the two spaces.

Bring the working end into the leftspace,

across the wraps you made in step 2, and down

through the rightspace.

You can see this better in the next photo.

Step 4: Wrap three times, making sure the

working end is on the right when you are

through. The tail should be on the left.

Step 5: Tightening the Monkey Fist is the most

challenging step. Start at the tail, and tighten

each wrap in the order they were made.

The three sets of loops are labeled 1 - 3 in this

image. The last thing you do is pull on the

working end (4). Here are some tips:

Tip 1: Locate each loop by pulling gentlyon the one before it. You will be able to tell that it's the one to pull

next by the fact that it moves slightly.

Tip 2: Once you know you have the right segment, pull it firmlyto tighten the loop beforeit. It's really hard

to go back a second time to remove slack from loops not tightened enough.

Tip 3: As you pull each segment, you should flipthe knot front to back or from side to side. This way you are

pulling only one halfof each loop at a time. It takes longer, but it's not as confusing.

Tip 4: Gradually push the Monkey Fist into a round shape, particularly when tightening the loops in areas 2

and 3.

Tip 5: If you wish, you can tie an Overhand knot in the tail, and push it inside the knot before tightening the

loops in area 3.
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