Interlocking Weave
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Description:
The Interlocking Weave is not really a knot. It's a type of Weaving. It’s
a Vintage Macrame technique I’ve seen used in quite
a few patterns, including hammocks, baskets, pot holders
and placemats. The Tabby Weave is a similar technique.
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Step 1:
To practice this technique, mount 4 cords onto a dowel with
Larks Head Knots. If you prefer, you can simply fold the strands
in half and tape the loops onto the table without mounting.
Secure both ends so the 8 strands are running vertically in
front of you, and make sure they have plenty of tension. |
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Step 2: Cut 2
more cords, double the length of the others. Direct the end
of one of them through 4 of the vertical cords, going horizontally
from right to left. Begin the weaving process by going under the first strand on the right. |
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When you get to the fourth strand,
leave a small loop, and weave your way back to the right side.
Begin the second pass by going under the strand on the left. |
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Step 3: On the
left side, weave a second cord just like you did in step 3,
but start the pass going over the first strand on the left.
When you get to the fourth cord, direct the end into the small
loop. |
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Weave the cord back to the
left side, beginning the pass by going over the strand in the center of the design. |
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| Step 4:
Repeat steps 2 and 3, using the same cords to do the rest
of the weaving. When you are finished, gradually tighten the design by pulling on each cord gradually. |
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