Square Knot Sennits
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Zig-Zag Pattern |
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Alternating Sennit |
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Star Pattern |
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Description: Square Knot Sennits can be formed in a variety of ways. A sennit is simply a chain of knots, tied one after the next. How you combine the sennits to form a Macrame design depends on what you are making.
You can form interesting sennits for your Macrame projects by alternating colors, or by changing the directions the knots face. You can also cross cords, or switch back and forth between groups of cords.
Most Macrame patterns will tell you what to do, but if you want to make your own special Square Knot designs, spend some time practicing these, as well as other combinations.
I recommend you use a project board and pins while practicing these techniques. Also, make sure you know how to tie Square Knots in both directions.
Click on any of the images below to see larger photos. |
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Alternating Sennit
I found several Square Knot sennits in a book written in the late 1800's.
This one is a Vintage design called an "alternating" sennit, because you switch back and forth between two sets of working cords. |
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Step 1: You need three cords folded in half, or six individual cords, arranged vertically. Mentally number the strands 1 thru 6.
The filler cords are 3 and 4 throughout the entire design. The first set of working cords are 2 and 5. The second set are 1 and 6. |
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Step 2: Tie the first Square Knot using working cords 2 and 5.
Position the working cords horizontally, to the right and left, after you are through. See next photo. |
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Step 3: Bring cords 1 and 6 under the previous set of working cords (2 and 5).
Then use them to tie the second Square knot. |
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Step 4: Bring cords 2 and 5 under the previous set of working cords (1 and 6).
Then use them to tie the third Square knot. |
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Step 5: Repeat steps 3 and 4 several more times, until the sennit is completed. |
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Zig-Zag Pattern
Square Knot sennits like this one are fairly common. This Vintage design was commonly seen in the early 1900's. The knots face both directions, creating a zig-zag pattern.
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Step 1: Fold three cords in half and secure them to your project board, or mount them to a holding cord with Larks Head knots.
Mentally number the strands 1 thru 6. |
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Step 2: Tie a LEFT facing Square Knot with cords 1 and 4. The fillers are cords 2 and 3. |
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Step 3: Tie a RIGHT facing SK using cords 3 and 6. The fillers are cords 4 and 5.
Since cords 3 and 4 are shared between the two knots, the sennit forms the zig-zag design. |
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Step 4: The next knot is like the first, left facing. The cords used are 1 - 4, with 2 and 3 as the fillers. |
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Step 5: Repeat steps 2 and 3 several more times, to complete the sennit. |
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Star Pattern
Some Square Knot sennits look better if they are tied loosely and have color shifts.
The center of each 4-knot design resembles a star. You would not see the shape if the knots were close together. |
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Step 1: Fold three cords in half and secure them to your board (or mount them to a holding cord).
Tie a left facing SK using cords 2 and 5. The fillers are 3 and 4. |
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Step 2: Tie the next SK using cords 1 and 3 (left facing).
There is only one filler (cord 2). Tighten the knot so there is about 1/4-inch between it and the knot above. |
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Step 3: Tie a right facing SK with cords 4 and 6. The single filler is cord 5.
Try to tighten it so it rests directly across from the knot tied in step 2. |
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Step 4: To finish the four knot design, tie a left facing SK with cords 2 and 5. The fillers are cords 3 and 4.
If you wish, you can make the SK in a right facing direction. |
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Step 5: Repeat steps 2 - 4 to continue. The curved portions in the center form a star or diamond shape. |
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