Triangle Knot
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Description:
The Triangle Knot is one of the most unique decorative knots
used in Macrame. It's a vintage knot, and I found it in a book written in 1899. I have not seen it at all in more modern instruction books.
I found it was best to use this knotting technique in patterns
that call for cords of 4mm or more. You could use this
interesting knot in either an Alternating or V Pattern, instead
of Square Knots. So I added a few ideas on this page, that will help you use this knot effectively.
To view an actual Macrame project where this knot is used, see the Triangle Bracelet.
Step 1: To practice, you will need two cords mounted
onto a ring or another cord. Secure them to your work surface.
I found it easer to practice this knot if the cords
were lying on a table. Once you get the hang of it, you
can tie it with the cords dangling freely.
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Step
2: With the left cord, make a “U” shaped bend, also called a "bight", curving it to the right. Place the right cord on top,
heading vertically. |
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Step
3: Direct working end of the right cord under both portions of the
left strand, as you make a clockwise loop. Bring the end over the secured portion of itself, at the top right area of the knot. |
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Step
4: Bring the working end down into the space created by the bight you made in step 2. Pass over the top portion and under the bottom. Tighten gently by pulling on both
ends at the same time. |
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Here's another image for you to see the details. Click on the icon to see a larger view. |
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Using the Triangle Knot |
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| There are 3 ways to use this unique decorative knot: In a sennit, in an alternating pattern, and as a mount. |
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Triangle Mount |
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First, make the Triangle design in the center of a cord, following the steps described above.
Next, attach it to a holding cord with Double Half Hitches. |
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Triangle Sennit with Picots |
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Like any sennit, Triangle Knots can be tied one right after the next.
First, tie one Triangle, the leave a 1-inch space. Tie the next one, and slide it up to rest beside the first, forming a picot.
If you want the picot to be larger, simply add more space between the knots. |
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Alternating Triangle Pattern |
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You will need at least 4 cords mounted to a holding cord or dowel to practice this variation. I used 2 different colors so you could make out the design better.
Click on the icons below to see larger images. |
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Row 1: Mentally number the cords 1 thru 8, moving left to right. Tie 4 Triangle Knots with sets of two cords, and tighten them so they line up horizontally. |
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Row 2: Tie the next row of Triangles using cords 2-3, 4-5, and 6-7 to make three knots. |
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To continue, repeat rows 1 and 2 as many times as necessary to produce the net-like design. |
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