Cats Paw Hitch

Cats Paw Hitch



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 cord. This decorative technique can be used to attach cords to rings, dowels, or even lampshades, particularly in the initial mounting process. But it is not limited to the beginning steps; it can be used anywhere in a pattern, wherever a standard Larks Head is called for. You can also vary the design described below, by making more than 3 wraps.

Step 1: Obtain a strand of cord at least 12 inches long to practice this mounting technique. Also, obtain a ring, dowel, or holding cord.

			Step 2: Make a loop with the cord, and lay it down under the bottom edge of the item you are mounting the knot to.

			Step 3: Bring the right end up and over the object or holding cord, and wrap it three times around the right portion of the loop. Make sure you wrap from the inside to outside of the loop, ending up on the inside.

			Step 4: Do the same with the left end, wrapping around the left edge of the loop.

Step 5: Pull both ends to tighten the knot. You may need to help the loops along by sliding them up toward the top, particularly if the cord is rough in texture.