Spiral Stitch
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Description:
Note that I used the term Spiral Stitch
rather than “knot”. This is the name often used
in Vintage Macrame patterns. It's also referred to as the
Half Knot Spiral. That’s a pretty
accurate term, since it’s half of a Square
Knot tied in a chain.
Variations: Spiral with Direction Change |
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Step 1:
To practice this decorative knot, mount 2 cords to a ring
or holding cord. This will give you four strands to work with.
Using the two outside cords as your working cords, tie the
first half of a Square Knot (Half Knot). |
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Step 2: Repeat
the Half Knot over and over. Make sure you tie each of the
knots exactly the same way. The cords will
twist to form an attractive spiral chain.
Tip: As the knots progress, you may need to help them along by twisting the entire design a half turn. |
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Spiral with Direction Change
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is a very interesting variation of the Spiral Stitch. I found
it in a book of Vintage patterns, written in the early 1900's, but not
in more modern books, so I don't think it is very well known. |
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Step 1: You will need 4 strands of cord material. Tie the first half of the Square Knot (Half Knot).
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Step 2: Tie 7 to 10 more Half Knots just below the first. The design should spiral at least once. |
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Step 3: Tie the second half of the Square Knot. This will form a complete SK. Continue on, and tie the same number of knots you made in step 2, making sure they are the second half, not the first. This section will spiral the opposite direction. |
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| To continue the design, simply repeat steps 1 thru 3 as many times as you wish. |
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