Buttonhole Scallops

Description: Using Buttonhole Scallops as part of the mounting process was very common in the early 1900’s. So this knot is considered a Vintage technique. Scallops form a very attractive, finished edge. They are used in combination with other mounting knots, such as the Double Half Hitch used in the directions here. The primary decorative knot used to make these unique scallops is the Vertical Larks Head.

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Step 1: Obtain 3 Macrame cords to practice with, one at least 2 inches longer than the others. Secure one of the shorter ones to your work surface horizontally. This will be a holding cord for the knots. Find the center of another short one, and lay it down vertically, with the center directly underneath the holding cord. Place the longest cord to the left of it, also under the holding cord.

Step 4: For the second half, go under the right cord first, then over, and through the space.

Both steps are necessary to make one knot.

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