Unique Mounting Designs
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These Unique Mounting Designs are usually used in the beginning stages of Macrame projects. They are created by making some type of picot loop at the center of a cord. You can use a decorative knot, or just fold the cord to form the loop. Then the ends are attached to a holding cord, dowel or ring.
The ones shown are only a few of the many possible designs you
can make. Once you understand the basic concept, you can create your own custom mounts for your Macrame projects.
For further details on how to make other mounting designs with the Double Half Hitch (DHH), see the Double Half Hitch Mount.
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First, the picot design is made in the center, which is the portion of the working cord that rests above the holding cord.
The bottom portion of the working cords are used to tie the DHH onto the holding cord, dowel, or ring. |
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The first of the unique mounting designs shown here is
frequently seen in vintage Macrame books, and is called the Loop Picot Mount.
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consists of three loops of different sizes nestled together to form a picot. |
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Step 1: You will need four cords to practice this mounting technique. Take one cord and arrange it horizontally on your work surface (holding cord). |
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Step 2: Fold another cord in half to form a loop. Attach each end to the holding cord with DHH.
Be sure to make the first loop small, since picots are usually around one inch in size. |
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Step 3: Fold another cord in half, and arrange it around the first picot.
Attach both ends to the holding cord with DHH. They should rest on either side of the first two. |
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Step 4: Repeat the process with a third cord, placing it around the first and second picots. |
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This design is one of the most common of the unique mounting designs shown here.
I've seen it in Macrame books written in the early 1900's as well as in the 1970's.
You will need four cords to practice this technique. |
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Step 1: Fold three cords and place them on your working surface side by side. Secure them with pins or tape.
The two segments furthest to the left and right are the working cords. |
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Step 2: Take the two working cords and tie a Square Knot around the other four strands, which are the fillers. |
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Step 3: Tighten the Square Knot, adjusting the size of the loops as you do so.
Attach all the ends to a holding cord, ring or dowel, with DHH. The Square Knot should rest just above the row of DHH. |
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Since unique mounting designs can be made with a variety of knots, I chose the Slipknot to make this one.
You will need a holding cord, and one working cord to make the Slipknot. |
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Step 1: Fold one cord in half. Make a loop, crossing the right portion over the left.
The working end is now on the left. Secure the other end, as well as the crook of the loop, to your board or work surface |
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Step 2: Form a bight with the working end, directing it into the loop from below. This forms a Slipknot. Tighten it by pulling on the ends.
BIGHT = Narrow Fold |
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Step 3: Arrange the holding cord horizontally. Place the Slipknot right above it, and adjust the size of the loop. Attach both ends to the holding cord with DHH. |
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Here is a Figure Eight design I came up with, just to show you how you can be creative and come up with your own unique mounting designs.
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Step 1: Make a loop in the center of a working cord. Make sure the left end crosses over the right. |
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Step 2: Take the end that's now on the left, and bring it over the right end as you move it counter-clockwise. Bring the end up and through the loop, from below.
Tighten the Figure Eight knot so it's small, but make sure you can still see the shape. |
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Step 3: Arrange a holding cord on your work surface horizontally. Place the Figure Eight knot just above it, turned SIDEWAYS.
Attach both ends to the holding cord with DHH. |
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