Among the most common knots in macramé, the Lark’s Head Knot (LHK) and Reverse Lark’s Head Knot (RLHK) are generally used to attach your cords to a dowel, ring, or to another cord.
In addition to the original LHK and the RLHK, there are several other variations as well, including the Right-Facing Vertical and the Alternating Vertical. This tutorial will focus solely on the more common LHK and RLHK.
Length of cord per knot: approx. 6-7 times the length of finished knot (this ay vary depending on the thickness of filler cord or dowel).
Lark’s Head Knot (LHK):
The original LHK has a horizontal bump which faces you.
Step 1:
Fold cord in half, then fold the loop away from you over the mount.
Step 2:
Draw the 2 cord ends through the loop at the front.
Step 3:
Pull the cord ends to tighten the knot.
Reverse Lark’s Head Knot (RLHK):
The RLHK is worked the same as the LHK, but reversed so that the horizontal bump is hidden at the back.
Step 1:
Fold cord in half, then fold loop towards you over the mount.
Step 2:
Draw the 2 cord ends through the loop at the back.
Step 3:
Pull the cord ends to tighten the knot.
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