Shell Knot
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| Description: The Shell Knot is a type of button knot that is formed using the Double Half Hitch. I've seen it referred to as a Berry Knot as well. It's rare to find this Macrame technique in actual patterns, but it is so pretty I felt it deserved a page all to itself. You could use this decoration on handbags, plant hangers, on wall hangings, or on curtain patterns. |
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| Start by mounting 5 strands of material to a holding cord with Larks Head Knots. They should each be at least 40 inches long. |
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Step 1: Mentally number the strands 1 thru 10. The holding cords are strands 5 and 6. Direct them to the right and left diagonally, curving them slightly. Secure them to your project board. |
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| Tip: The outer portion of the knot is basically a curved diamond. So if you need help in understanding how Diamonds are made, click on the link to go to that page now. |
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| Step 2: Attach cords 4 thru 1 to the left holding cord (5), in that order, with Double Half Hitches (DHH). Next, attach cords 7 thru 10 to the right holding cord (6), in the same manner. This forms the top edge of the diamond. You can either secure the holding cords out of the way for now, or just move them. They will not be used again until step 8. |
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Step 3: Tie a Square Knot with cords 1 thru 4. Tie another one with cords 7 thru 10, but make it a Mirror SK (facing right). Both knots should rest against the bars forming the upper portion of the design. |
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Step 4: Direct cord 7 to the left, across the other strands. It should rest just below the Square Knot on the left. Attach cords 4 thru 1 to it with DHH, in that order. |
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Step 5: Repeat step 4, directing cord 8 to the left, to be used as a new holding cord. Attach cords 4 thru 1 to it with DHH. |
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Step 6: Do 2 more rows the same way, using cords 9 and 10 as the new holding cords.
Note how the cords have changed places. |
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Step 7: Tie a very tight Mirror Square Knot with cords 1 thru 4. Tie a regular left-facing SK with cords 7 - 10. This causes the DHH design to pop upward, making the Shell Knot button. |
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Step 8: Direct the holding cord 5 towards the center of the shell. Attach cords 7 thru 10 to it with DHH. |
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Step 9: Direct holding cord 6 towards the center. Attach cords 4 thru 1 to it with DHH, in that order.
Step 10: Attach holding cord 5 to holding cord 6 with a DHH. This will close the diamond shape, and complete the Shell Knot. |
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