Basket Stitch
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Description: I found the Basket Stitch in a book written in the early 1900's. So I consider this a Vintage Knot.
In another source, this same technique was listed as a variation of the Alternating
Half Hitch. What makes this knot unique is that
you use many filler cords to widen the alternating
pattern. You could use this decorative knot in any
project that needs a flat chain of knots, such as a belt.
See Half Hitch Patterns for other similar techniques.
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Step 1: To practice, cut four or more cords.
Mount them to a ring, holding cord, or dowel.
The outside strands are your working cords, the inner ones
are the fillers. |
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Step 2:
Take the strand furthest to the right. Go over, then under
all the fillers, and through the loop that forms on the right.
Tighten gently, and leave the knot loose and flat, so the holding cords don't bunch up. |
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Step 3: Next,
use the strand furthest to the left, and repeat step 2. Tie
the Half Hitch directly below the first, pulling the end through the loop
on the left. Be sure not to tighten the knots too much. |
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| Step 4: Alternate
back and forth between the two working cords as you continue
the chain. When finished, press and adjust the knots as needed
to further flatten the Basket Stitch design. |
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PROGRESSIVE BASKET STITCH |
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| This interesting technique is made by tying Half Hitches around first one, then 2 holding cords, and so on. The result is a very attractive Vintage design rarely seen in modern Macrame patterns. |
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Step 1: Start by mounting 4 or more cords to a holding cord with Larks Head Knots. The outer two strands will be the working cords throughout the design. |
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Step 2: Make the first Half Hitch around the filler cords closest to the 2 working cords you are using. |
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Step 3: The next set of Half Hitches are tied around the the 2 holding cords next to the working cords.
This is what is meant by progressive; adding more and more holding cords with each row of knots. |
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Step 4: The third row of Half Hitches are tied around 3 holding cords each. It will appear as if the design was split into 2 sections. |
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Step 5: Use the right working cord to make a Half Hitch around 4 holding cords. This joins the 2 halves of the Progressive Basket Stitch. |
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Step 6: Repeat step 5, but use the left working cord. Tighten the overall design, taking care to keep the sennit as flat as possible. |
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