Larks Head Design

LARKS HEAD
DESIGN
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LARKS HEAD
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
LARKS HEAD KNOT

PROCEDURE The Larks Head Knot is one of the most frequently used
decorative knots in Macrame. Another name for this knot is
the Cow Hitch.
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LARKS HEAD
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
LARKS HEAD KNOT

PROCEDURE A hitch made by passing the bight of a line through a ring or
around an object and then passing the two ends through the
bight.

LARKS HEAD LARKS HEAD KNOT
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
PROCEDURE

DESIGN Secure one holding cord to your
board horizontally.
DESCRIPTION Fold one working cord in half,

and place it under the holding
cord. The folded area should be
PROCEDURE forward, with the ends heading
towards the back of the board.
STEP 1
DESIGN Complete the knot by moving
both halves over the holding
cord, heading forward.
DESCRIPTION
Pass them under the folded area
of the working cord.
PROCEDURE
Tighten the knot firmly.
STEP 2
DESIGN The Larks Head knot has a
horizontal segment made by the
fold, resting just below the
DESCRIPTION holding cords.
That portion is called the head,

PROCEDURE and many Macrame patterns
refer to that area when
describing the direction it will
face (forward or backward).
STEP 2
LARKS HEAD KNOT

LARKS HEAD
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
VERTICAL LARKS HEAD
PROCEDURE The Vertical Larks Head is a very popular variation of the
standard Larks Head knot. In some vintage Macrame patterns,
it is called the Buttonhole Stitch.

LARKS HEAD VERTICAL LARKS HEAD
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
PROCEDURE

DESIGN Move the working cord over -
under the holding cord, rotating
counter-clockwise.
DESCRIPTION
As you pull it to the left, pass over
the secured end of the working
PROCEDURE cord to complete the loop.
Tighten the first loop by pulling on

the working end.
STEP 1
DESIGN To make the second loop, move
the working cord under - over the
holding cord.
DESCRIPTION
As you pull it to the left, pass
under the working cord.
PROCEDURE
Tighten the second loop.
STEP 2
DESIGN Since the working cord is on the
left, the head of the knot (vertical
segment) is facing left.
DESCRIPTION
To make the knot facing right,
move the working cord to the right
PROCEDURE of the holding cord, and tie the
loops in a clockwise direction.
STEP 2
VERTICAL
LARKS HEAD
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VERTICAL LARKS HEAD

LARKS HEAD
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
LARKS HEAD SENNIT
Larks Head sennits can be made without a separate holding cord.
PROCEDURE This technique shows you how to alternate between two cords,
where one holds the knot and the other is used to tie it. The knots
will tilt slightly, forming a zigzag pattern. This design is similar to
the Alternating Half Hitch.

LARKS HEAD
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
PROCEDURE

DESIGN Use the left working cord to tie a
Vertical Larks Head knot onto the
holding cord, rotating counter-
DESCRIPTION clockwise.
Loop 1: Over - under - over

PROCEDURE
Loop 2: Under - over - under
STEP 1
DESIGN Use the right working cord to tie a
Vertical Larks Head knot onto the
holding cord, rotating clockwise.
DESCRIPTION
This image shows only the first
loop.
PROCEDURE
STEP 2
DESIGN Repeat steps 1 and 2 several times,
to complete the sennit.
DESCRIPTION Larks Head sennits are supposed

to be long, and as slender as
possible.
PROCEDURE
STEP 3
LARKS HEAD
SENNIT
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Presentation
LARKS HEAD
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DESCRIPTION
BUTTONHOLE CLASP
This Buttonhole Clasp is a round or oval loop made with Vertical
PROCEDURE
Larks Head knots.
This clasp is mostly used for jewelry, using material 1mm to 2mm
thick. The images show 2mm size braided nylon material

LARKS HEAD BUTTONHOLE CLASP
DESIGN Preparation: To practice the Buttonhole Clasp, you need one holding
cord 18 inches long. Cut one working cord, 36 inches long.
Secure both cords to your project board vertically, and place a piece
DESCRIPTION
of tape across the cords to mark the center. The working cord should
be on the right.
PROCEDURE When using this technique in a Micro-Macrame project, the cutting

lengths are usually much longer, since the cords are used to make
the bracelet or necklace after the clasp is done.

LARKS HEAD BUTTONHOLE CLASP
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION
PROCEDURE

DESIGN Make the first loop for the Vertical
Larks Head by passing the
working cord over - under the
DESCRIPTION holding cord, rotating clockwise.
As you bring it to the right, cross

PROCEDURE over the working cord
STEP 1
DESIGN Step 2: Tie the second loop for the
Vertical Larks Head knot by
passing the working cord under -
DESCRIPTION over the holding cord.
Pull it right, crossing under the

PROCEDURE working cord.
Steps 1 + 2 = one Larks Head

knot.
STEP 2
DESIGN Repeat steps 1 and 2 at least 3
times, until the sennit is 1.5 x the
size of your button or bead.
DESCRIPTION So for a 1/2-inch button, you need
to tie enough knots to get to 3/4-
inches.
PROCEDURE
STEP 3
DESIGN Turn the first half of the design
around, so the working cord is on
the left.
DESCRIPTION
Start at the center and tie the same
number of knots to make the
second half of the clasp.
PROCEDURE
Rotate counter-clockwise to make
the two loops.
STEP 4
DESIGN Form the Buttonhole Clasp by
making a circle with the knots as
you bring the ends together.
DESCRIPTION
Tie a the first half of a Square knot
with the two working cords,
around the holding cords.
PROCEDURE
Tighten it firmly.
STEP 5
DESIGN Tie the second half of the Square
knot with the working cords.
After you tighten the knot, pull on

DESCRIPTION
both ends of the holding cord to
remove the slack between the
knots.
PROCEDURE
STEP 6
DESIGN Make sure the button fits through
the opening, then attach it to the
other end of the design you are
making.
DESCRIPTION
You can also use a bead or button
knot to form the closure.
PROCEDURE
STEP 6
BUTTONHOLE
CLASP
Video
Presentation
LEADER:
Capuno, Kisses Joy M.
MEMBER:
Atienza, Roderick T. Jr.
Catapang, John Zedrick V.
Galindez, Jv C.
Mendoza, Sir Lawrence C.
Sendon, John Razel C.
Marco, Ruthalet S.
Valencia, Joyce Ann B.

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LARKS HEAD

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LARKS HEAD KNOT

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LARKS HEAD KNOT

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DESCRIPTION Fold one working cord in half,

That portion is called the head,

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Tighten the first loop by pulling on

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Loop 1: Over - under - over

DESCRIPTION Larks Head sennits are supposed

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PROCEDURE When using this technique in a Micro-Macrame project, the cutting

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As you bring it to the right, cross

Pull it right, crossing under the

Steps 1 + 2 = one Larks Head

After you tighten the knot, pull on

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