Macrame Moon - Resources

Design Isabella Strambio

Isabella Strambio designed this macrame project for Issue 3. The macrame moon is a great project for beginners.

Knots guide

Lark's Head Knot | Double Half Hitch Knot | Square Knot

Lark's Head Knot
	1. Fold the string in half and place it on top of the ring or support.
	2. Fold the loop of string behind the support, then pull the two long strands through the loop.
	3. Pull tight.

Double Half Hitch Knot
	1. Take string 1, your guide string, and place it over the other strings. Note: for this project, your ring is the guide and it sits on top of all the strings
	2. Take the next string behind the guide (ring) and fold it over the guide (ring) forming a loop.
	3. Pull tight.
	4. Using the same string repeat Step 2.
	5. Pull tight and position the two loops next to each other.

Square Knot
	1. Bring working string 1 over the filler strings (2-3) heading right. Pass it under string 4.
	2. Move working string 4 to the left, passing it under the filler strings and over working string 1.
	3. Pull on both working strings to tighten the knot, while holding the middle strings steady.
	4. Move working string 4 to the left, passing it overthe filler strings and under working string 1.
	5. Bring working string 1 under the filler strings (2-3) heading right. Pass it over string 4.
	6. Tighten the square knot by pulling the working strings, while holding the middle strings steady.