Double Half Hitch Mount
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Description:
A Double Half Hitch Mount is often used to attach cords to a dowel, ring or holding cord. This design is slightly different than the
other variations of this decorative knot. A mounting knot is usually among the first set of knots tied. You will usually start
out with two cords, and additional strands will be added one at
a time. This is also a great way to add cords into a Macrame pattern, when you need more strands to form a special design, or to widen an area.
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Secure a holding cord, horizontally,
to your work surface, with pins or tape. You can also use a dowel or ring to practice this important technique. The length of the item or cord used to hold the mount
is usually specified in the pattern. Cut 5 or more other
strands to be used as your working cords. |
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| Step 1: Place the first strand underneath the holding cord, vertically.
Secure the top portion, which is called a tail or standing end, to your work surface. |
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Step 2: Using
the bottom portion of the cord, bring it up and over the dowel or holding cord. The working end should rest to the outside of the first Half Hitch. Repeat the process a second time, but be sure the end is coming out from the center
of the knot.
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| Tip: Having trouble making Double Half Hitches? Try to consistently bring the working end out to the left of the knots, if you are moving left to right. If you are progressing right to left, bring the working end out to the right of the Half Hitches. |
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Step 3: Some patterns will have you form a picot loop, using a different knot. Once that design is finished, make the second DHH to complete the mounting process. Remember to pass the working cord under the holding cord, dowel or ring before tying the DHH. |
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Step 4: Tighten the second DHH, so it rests next to the first one, and all the slack is removed. Any picots made usually rest right up against the item used to hold the knots.
Most of the time, the Double Half Hitch Mount will be combined with other knots like this. |
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| Here's an image of 2 variations that use the Double Half Hitch Mount. One design combines the use of the DHH with a button knot, and the other a small Loop. See Unique Mounting Designs for other variations that use this important Macrame technique. |
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Button Knot + DHH Mount |
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Loop Picot + DHH Mount |
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