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 vary the
design described below, by making more than 3 wraps.
Variations: Mini Cats Paw Hitch (described below) |
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| 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. |
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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.
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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. |
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Step 4: Do the
same with the left end, wrapping around the left edge of the
loop.
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| 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. |
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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 make it. Secure the holding cord so it is taut. Fold the working cord in half and place it over the holding cord as shown. |
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Step 2: Direct the ends under the holding cord, and into the loop from the top. Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends evenly. |
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