Larks Head Sennits
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Larks Head Sennits (chains) can be made in several different
ways. They can be used as purse handles or as part of items like plant hangers and belts. You may want to review the process of making the
Vertical
Larks Head before trying the variations
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Alternating Larks Head Sennit
One of the most interesting Larks Head sennits is made by alternating the cords used to make the knots, as well as alternating the direction they face. It's a very unique way of using these decorative knots. I found it in a book written in the early 1900's.
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| You will need 4 cords folded, and mounted to a dowel or holding cord, so you have 8 strands to work with. |
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Step 1: Mentally number the cords 1 thru 8. Strands 4 and 5 will be the holding cords for the entire sennit.
Secure them so they are taut. |
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Step 2: Use cord #6 and tie a Vertical Larks Head onto both holding cords. The "head" of the knot should face right. |
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Step 3: Use Cord #3 to tie the next Larks Head Knot, just below the first one. The head of the knot should face left. |
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Step 4: Use Cord #7 to tie the next Larks Head knot. Be sure to pass the end under cord #6, as you bring it down to tie the knot. |
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Step 5: The next cords used will be #2, then #8. End this Larks Head Sennit with cord #1.
Remember that each new working cord needs to pass under the tails of the working cords previously used. |
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Diagonal Larks Head Sennit
One of the most unique Larks Head Sennits I have found is made by using different cords to make each knot. They face the same direction, but are placed in such a way as to cause a diagonal row to form.
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| Start by mounting 4 folded cords to a dowel or holding cord, so you have 8 strands to work with. |
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Step 1: Mentally number the strands 1 thru 8. Use cord 8 and tie a Vertical Larks Head around 6 and 7 (holding cords). The head of this knot should be facing right. |
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Step 2: Use cord 7 and tie a Larks Head knot around cords 5 and 6. This knot will face right, too. |
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Step 3: Use cord 6 as the next working cord, and tie the knot around cords 4 and 5. |
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Cord 5 will be the working cord next, then 4, and so on. The holding cords are the two next to the one you are working with.
When you get to the end, you can make a second diagonal row, in the opposite direction. Simply follow the same process, but start with cord 1. The design will end up looking just like the larger image at the top of the page. |
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Crossed Larks Head Sennits |
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| There are 2 types of Larks Head Sennits that are made by crossing cords. They produce a wider design than a straight sennit does, which is desirable in some Macrame patterns. The first features knots that face each other. The second one, however, is made so the knots on the outer edge face away from each other. |
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Crossed Chain A
You need to mount two folded cords in some manner to a holding
cord, ring or dowel, so you have four strands
to work with.
Number the strands 1 through 4. Cords 2 and 3 will be the working cords,
and 1 and 4 will be holding cords.
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