Spiral Design
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Description: The Spiral Design is a very unique way of using Double Half Hitches. I have only seen it in one pattern out of the hundreds I have looked at, so this Vitage design is very rarely used. Like all DHH Patterns, the holding cord determines the shape. To see a Macrame Pattern where this technique is used, go to the Macrame Mouse. The DHH Spiral was used to make his ears.
I used different colors in the examples below to help with these instructions. In an actual pattern, you will use only 1 color. You can click on the icons to see larger images, which come up in a new window. |
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| Step 1: Start by obtaining some 4mm to 6mm cord material, to practice this interesting technique. You will need several strands, each at least 60 inches long. The actual pattern will specify what lengths you need to cut. You will need a project board and pins as well. |
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Step 2: The holding cord (Rust) should be secured horizontally, near the left end.
Two working cords (blue) should be mounted 20 inches from the left end with Reverse Larks Head knots. One should head downward, and the other should head upward. Mentally number them A & B. |
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Step 3: The right portion of the holding cord should be directed to the left, passing over the working cords labeled B.
Leave the left portion of the holding cord secured to your project board. |
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Step 4: Attach working cords B to the holding cord with DHH. They should rest near the first knots tied, right at the bend in the holding cord. |
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Step 5: Attach the right portion of the holding cord to the left end of it (tail), with a DHH. The knot should rest right next to the others.This completes the first coil of the Spiral Design. |
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This shows the path that the right portion of the holding cord will take for the second row. The space between the working cords is where new cords will be added. |
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Step 6: Attach the working cords A to the holding cord with DHH.
Next, add a new strand with a Reverse LH knot. Mentally label it "C". |
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Step 7: Attach working cords B to the holding cord with DHH.
Then add another new cord, also facing upward, with Reverse LH. Mentally label it "D". |
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Step 8: To complete the second row, attach the right portion of the holding cord to the left, as you did in step 5. |
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This shows the path the holding cord will take for the third row. If you lay the cord like this before each row is tied, you can visualize where new strands may need to be added. It generally takes 2 or 3 extra strands to cover the coiled holding cord completely. |
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| The most important thing to remember as you progress, is to attach the right half of the holding cord to the left, to complete each row. The Spiral Design will not work out if you neglect that step. |
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