Cats Paw Hitch
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Description:
The Cats Paw Hitch starts off similar to the Larks Head Knot,
and has the same purpose in Macrame; to mount cords to another
object or holding cord. This decorative knot can be used to
attach cords to rings, dowels, or even lampshade frames, particularly
in the initial mounting process. But it is not limited to
the beginning steps. It can be used anywhere in a Macrame
pattern, wherever a standard Larks
Head Knot is called for. You can also change the
design described below, by making more than 3 wraps.
Variations: Mini Cats Paw Hitch (described below) |
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| Step 1:
Obtain one strand of cord material that is at least 12 inches long, to practice
this mounting technique. Also, obtain a ring, holding
cord, or dowel, to hold the Cat's Paw Hitch. |
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Step 2:
Fold the cord in half, and lay it down under the bottom
edge of the item you are mounting the knot to. The folded area needs to be south of the ring.
Bring
the right end up and over the object or holding cord, as if you were making a Larks Head knot. |
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Step 3: Bring it down and
wrap it three times around the right portion of the fold.
Make sure you pass under the fold first, and wrap from right to left. The end needs to rest on the inside when you are finished, near the crook of the fold. |
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Step 4: Do the
same with the left end, passing under the left portion of the fold. Wrap left to right, so the end comes to rest on the inside, near the crook.
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| Step 5:
Pull both ends to tighten the knot, doing so gradually. You may need to help the
loops along by sliding them up toward the top, particularly
if the cord is rough in texture. |
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Mini Cats Paw |
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| This particular knot is closely related to the Cats Paw Hitch. The main difference is that no wrapping occurs. For that reason, and since it did not have a name, I refer to it as the Mini Cats Paw. |
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Step 1: Obtain 2 cords, one to hold the knot and the other to tie it. Secure the holding cord so it is taut, and resting horizontally.
Fold the working cord in half and place it on top of the holding cord, with the fold at the bottom. |
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Step 2: Direct both ends under the holding cord, and into the folded area from the sides. They should exit below the crook of the fold.
Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends evenly. |
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