Alternating V Patterns
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| Description: Alternating V Patterns are frequently used in Macrame, especially
in Vintage patterns. There are six different designs, each
using Alternating Square Knots.
In general, dropping two or more cords, as you tie each
new row of knots, will create a V Pattern. But there are times when a Macrame project requires that Square knots surround the V shape, or that the V design stands alone. Some projects call for the V pattern to be inverted.
The six charts below will help you master this important
Macrame technique.
All the Square Knots in the four patterns below are made
with 2 fillers, and 2 working cords.
It’s a good idea to mount the cords to something first.
If you prefer, fold the cut cords in half and secure them
to a table with tape.
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Standard ASK V Pattern |
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| Cut 8 cords, folding them
in half, so you have a total of 16 strands to work with.
This is the most common of the four variations. |
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ROW |
# of KNOTS |
CORDS USED |
1 |
4 |
1-4, 5-8, 9-12,
13-16 |
2 |
3 |
3-6, 7-10, 11-14 |
3 |
2 |
5-8, 9-12 |
4 |
1 |
7-10 |
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Inverted ASK V Pattern |
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| You’ll need
8 cords folded in half or mounted, as above. This pattern will
create a V Pattern that is inverted, or upside down. |
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ROW |
# of KNOTS |
CORDS USED |
1 |
1 |
7-10 |
2 |
2 |
5-8, 9-12 |
3 |
3 |
3-6, 7-10, 11-14 |
4 |
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1-4, 5-8, 9-12,
13-16 |
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ASK Wing V Pattern |
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| This Alternating V Pattern resembles a pair of wings. You’ll need 10 cords folded or mounted, so you have 20
strands to work with. Organize the cords into 5 groups of 4
strands. |
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ROW |
# of KNOTS |
CORDS USED |
1 |
2 |
1-4, 17-20 |
2 |
2 |
3-6, 15-18 |
3 |
4 |
1-4, 5-8, 13-16,
17-20 |
4 |
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3-6, 7-10, 11-14,
15-18 |
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1-4, 5-8, 9-12,
13-16, 17-20 |
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Inverted Wing V Pattern |
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| This Alternating
V Pattern is an inverted variation of the previous "wing" design. You will need 20 strands to work with (10 folded cords). |
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ROW |
# of KNOTS |
CORDS USED |
1 |
5 |
1-4, 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-20 |
2 |
4 |
3-6, 7-10, 11-14, 15-18 |
3 |
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1-4, 5-8, 13-16, 17-20 |
4 |
2 |
3-6, 15-18 |
5 |
2 |
1-4, 17-20 |
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Isolated V Pattern |
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| On occasion you will come across a pattern that requires a V design stand alone without other knots around it. This is called an Isolated V pattern, and is slightly different from the others listed above. |
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| To practice, obtain 10 cords and fold them in half or mount them to something, so you end up with 20 strands to work with. |
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ROW |
# of KNOTS |
CORDS USED |
1 |
2 |
1 - 4 and 17 - 20 |
2 |
2 |
3 - 6 and 15 - 18 |
3 |
2 |
5 - 8 and 13 - 16 |
4 |
2 |
7 - 10 and 11 - 14 |
5 |
1 |
9 - 12 |
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Inverted Isolated V Pattern |
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| This Alternating V Pattern is the inverted variation of the one above. It could also be called an Empty V Pattern because there are no other knots within or around the V shape. |
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| Row |
# of Knots |
Cords Used |
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1 |
9 - 12 |
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2 |
7 - 10 and 11 - 14 |
| 3 |
2 |
5 - 8 and 13 - 16 |
| 4 |
2 |
3 - 6 and 15 - 18 |
| 5 |
2 |
1 - 4 and 17 - 20 |
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