Cockscomb Knot
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Description:
The Cockscomb knot, also know as Ringbolt Hitching, is an
interesting decorative knot seldom used in Macrame. It’s
not very well known, but is a very useful technique to know. Since it has to be tied to something,
you could use it to decorate bottles, to cover
a handle, or to wrap a thick bundle of cords together.
Variations: In January 2010, I added a new variation of this knot, below the first set of instructions. It's constructed differently, but is still considered a type of Cockscomb knot.
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| Step 1: Obtain
3 cords, each at least 36 inches long. You will also need
a cardboard tube or dowel to practice this knot. If you can,
try to use three different colors to practice this interesting
knotting technique. |
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Step 2:
Secure the cords at the bottom of the tube or dowel, so they
rest side-by-side. You can use another piece of cord or tape.
Take the left strand and wrap it around the tube in a clockwise
direction. Direct the end under itself as you complete the
circle. |
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Step 3: Make
another wrap above the first one. Use the center strand, and
head counhter-clockwise. As the cord heads upward, it should
rest near the crossed portion of the first wrap. Remember
to pass the strand under itself. |
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Step 4: Do the
same with the right strand, heading clockwise again. Slide
the wraps down, so they are adjacent to each other. |
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Step 5: Repeat
the wrappings, making sure you are using the cords in the
same order. Alternate directions each time you make a new
wrap. |
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| Step 6:
Depending on the project you are working on, you can finish
off the design by applying glue or adding other knots, then
push the ends inside. |
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Loop Ringbolt |
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Alternating Loop Ringbolt |
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| Here's the other type of Cockscomb knot I recently found. I left the coils separated so you could see the loops more closely. In an actual Macrame pattern, you would push them together. The photo on the left shows the basic Loop Ringbolt design. The one on the right shows the same type of knot, but the direction of the loops alternate. The instructions for both are below. |
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Step 1: Secure one end of a 60-inch cord to the back of whatever you are wrapping, like this dowel. Make the first loop, rotating clockwise. Cross the working end over the tail, in the front. |
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Step 2: Secure the crossing point with tape. Make a clockwise loop, passing the end under the first portion of it. This loop should rest just below the crossing point. |
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Step 3: Bring the end around the dowel, and pass it through the loop from below. Pull on the end to tighten it, and push it up towards the crossed area above. Make adjustments as necessary, so it lays snugly against the dowel. |
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Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 several more times. To finish, direct the end to the back of the Cockscomb knot, securing it under the coils to hold it in place. Tuck the tail in the same way. |
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To make the alternating variation, make every other loop in a counter-clockwise direction. You'll still pass the end through the loop from below, but you will be directing the cord around the dowel in the opposite direction. |
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Ready to use this knot in a Macrame Project? If you need supplies, they're available in the store that was set up for Free Macrame Patterns. Simply click on the Acajou banners all over this site to check out the materials that are available.
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