Double Half hitch is a knot in which, as the name itself suggests, 2 half hitch knots are made. In Macrame, this knot is a very important element – considered the most basic, starter knot for a lot of macrame projects. The half hitch knot is made on a cord (the holding cord), one after the other to form the double half hitch knot. It is also called a Clove hitch knot.
The double half hitch knot needs a minimum of two cords to a maximum of any number.
How to make a Half hitch knot
Follow the instructions given below.
Step 1
First you have to attach cords to a surface (here I have used a ring) using Lark’s head knot. Check out the tutorial to make lark’s head knot here.
Step 2
Now take the left end cord and place it diagonally over the other cords.
Step 3
Take the next cord and over the diagonal cord to make a loop.
Step 4
Now wrap it around the diagonal cord and pull it through the loop.
Step 5
Tighten the cord around the diagonal cord and you have a single half hitch
Step 6
Repeat the process to complete the double half hitch
Step 7
Now, follow these steps with remaining cords.
The Half hitch knots can be done in a straight line or diagonally as the design demands it
Related posts : Basic Knots used in sewing and crafts ; How to make a lark’s head knot; How to make a turk’s head knot.
