Macrame Replacement Knots (MRK’s)
MRK’s have been traditionally been used to replace strings that are too short. Their ability to introduce a change of colors (coupled with Knotshot’s ability to foresee and modify those changes) have made these knots transformational for the art of Macramé.
The individual knots below are easy to tie. Knotshot uses the two overhand knots (regular macramé knots) as separate “clamping knots”. The upper clamping knot holds the middle two strings coming from the knots above. The lower clamping knot is tied around the two strings which will continue in the work. Replaced strings are left behind the knot and fall behind the face of the project. They can be re-introduced later if desired
You can also change both strings at the same time …
See “Knotshot Visualizations” for a walkthrough in transferring your KV to string.
Standard Macrame Knots
Here is our take on the old favorites. Most of you will know these already, but some will be new to the field altogether and we’re here to help.
The most basic knot!..left-facing and right-facing knots.
Here with a variation – adding a string cross
To get the whole process started, here’s the Larkshead, single and double
Here are a couple of variations of knots for use on the top dowel / bamboo – the constrictor knot.
Some step-by-step videos – MRK knots
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