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فن المكرامي الدرس الثاني والعشرون عقدة
Vintage Diamon
والشرح بالصور
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Description: Vintage Diamonds
are the most commonly used decorative knot
patterns in Macrame. Most Macrame books will
have instructions and projects that use them in
one form or another.
You create diagonal rows of Double
Half Hitches (DHH), to make
both the top
and bottom
of the diamond.
It's the design in the center that can be
changed. I've shown you 6 of the most
common diamond designs on this page.
Make sure you know the difference between holding
and working
cords. See the Dictionary
for more details. |
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Basic Instructions for Top of Diamonds
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When you make all the Vintage Diamonds on this
page, you start by creating the top
half. I used a different color for
the two holding cords, to make learning
easier.
When practicing, you can fold 5 cords in half, or
use 10 individual cords.
In an actual Macrame project, the cords may be
mounted to something or come from other knots.
Secure the cords to a project
board with pins. There should be 4
working cords, 2 holding cords, and 4 more working
cords. |
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Step 1: Mentally
number the cords 1 - 4 on the left of
the holding cords, and 5 - 8 on the
right.
Cross
the 2 holding cords. |
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Step
2: Attach one holding cord to
the other with a Double Half Hitch.
Many Macrame patterns will have you start
the Vintage Diamonds by crossing only, but
I prefer the top to be knotted, even if I
have to remove the knots later. |
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To make one Half
Hitch, direct the working cord over
and then under
the holding cord. Make sure it passes over the cord
you are working with, as you pull it to the side.
Tie a second knot the same way, to make a
Double Half Hitch (DHH). |
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Step
3: Secure the left holding
cord diagonally, and make sure it has
tension. The angle of the holding cords
determine the shape of the Vintage
Diamond, so adjust it until you are
satisfied with the shape.
Attach working cord 4 to the left
holding cord, with a DHH. Rotate clockwise,
so the end is heading towards the right
after the knots are tied. |
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Step
4: Attach cords 3 - 1 to the left
holding cord with DHH.
When making rows of DHH, you attach the
working cords the same direction as the
holding cord. In this case, the
holding cord was moved right to
left. So the cords are attached 4 -
1. |
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Step
5: Direct the other holding cord
to the right,
and secure it. Attach cords 5 - 8 to
it with DHH, rotating counter-clockwise.
Keep
the holding cords secured to your board
as you work on the inside of the diamond,
which is made with the working
cords only. |
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Design
Tip: The
reason the knots are tied in different
directions is so the
cords are heading towards
each other, and are together in the
center.
For the bottom half of Vintage Diamonds, the
knots are tied in the opposite
direction as the top,
so the cords are heading away
from each other.
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Variations for Inside of Diamond
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Below are six variations you can use to decorate
the inside
of Vintage Diamonds. They were frequently
seen in Macrame of the early 1900's. In more
modern patterns, the first design is the most
common.
Notice that I secured the right and left edges of
the diamond, near cords 1 and 8. That's to
hold the shape and helps you make the side angles
sharper. If you don't do this, your diamonds
will have a tendency to have rounded edges.
Another option is to tie tight Overhand
knots with the holding
cords, so they rest at the right and left
corners. |
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Square Knot Technique
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Description:
The Square Knot
Technique is the most common variation you will
find in Macrame patterns.
Create the top of the diamond first, following the
Basic Instructions above. |
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Step
1: Mentally number the
working cords 1 - 8.
For the first half of the Square Knot,
direct cord 1 to the left. It
should pass over
the fillers (2 -7), and under
cord 8. |
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Step
2:
Direct cord 8 under
the fillers, and over
cord 1, as you pull it to the
left.
Tighten the SK so it lines up with the
pins at the right and left edges. |
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Step
3: The 2nd half is tied in
reverse direction, since the working cords
have switched places.
Direct cord 8 over
the fillers and under
cord 1. |
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Step
4: Bring cord 1 under
the fillers and over
cord 8 on the right. |
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Step
5: Direct the left
holding cord towards the center and secure
it (move it left to right).
Attach cords 1 - 4 to it with DHH.
Rotate counter-clockwise,
so the cords head left. |
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Step
6: Direct the right
holding cord to the center.
Attach cords 8 - 5 to it with DHH (in that
order), rotating clockwise,
so the cords head right.
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Step
7: Complete the Vintage Diamond
by tying one holding cord onto the other
with a DHH.
In some Macrame projects, you will be
asked to skip this step and only cross the
cords, before moving on to the next knot. |
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Folded Technique
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Description: For the Folded
Technique, the working cords are attached to the
holding cord (at the bottom) in reverse
order.
So a space is formed in the center, surrounded by
folded cords. The design actually looks a little
like a window with a curtain. |
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Step
1: Create the top of the diamond
as described in the Basic Instructions.
Direct the left holding cord towards the
center (right). Secure it so it's
taut. |
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Step
2: Direct cord
4 across
the other three cords. Attach it to the
left holding cord. (counter-clockwise).
Next, attach cords 3, 2 and 1 in the same
manner. |
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Design
Tip: When tying diagonal rows of DHH, you
usually start with the working cord closest to the
holding cord. But in this design, you attach
them in reverse. |
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Step
3: Direct the right
holding cord to the center, and secure
it.
Attach cords 5 - 8 to it with DHH,
rotating clockwise. |
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Step
4: The final step for most
Vintage Diamonds is to close the
bottom.
You do this by attaching one holding cord
to the other with a DHH. |
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Alternating Square Knot Technique
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Description:
This is another common technique for filling the
center of Vintage Diamonds.
You tie four Alternating Square
knots rather than one single SK. |
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Step 1:
Create the top of the diamond as in the Basic
Instructions. Make sure you keep the holding
cords secured to you board.
Mentally number the working cords 1 - 8. |
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Tie the first
Square Knot with cords 3 and 6. The
fillers are 4 and 5. Tighten it so it
rests near the top of the diamond.
This image shows only the first
half of the SK, which is why
working cords 3 and 6 are out of order. |
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Step
2: For the next row, tie a SK
with cords 1 - 4. The working cords
are 1 and 4. The fillers are 2 and
3.
Tie another SK using cords 5 - 8.
The working cords are 5 and 8. The
fillers are 6 and 7. |
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Step
3: The next row is just like the
first. Tie one SK with cords 3 and
6. The fillers are cords 4 and 5.
Start the bottom
of the Vintage Diamond by directing the
holding cords to the center. (see next
image) |
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Step
4: On the left, attach
cords 1 - 4,
rotating in a counter-clockwise
direction.
On the right, attach cords 8 - 5 (clockwise).
To close the bottom, attach one holding
cord to the other. |
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Larks Head Technique
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Description:
Here's another technique you can use for
the inside of Vintage Diamonds. You tie two
Vertical Larks Head
knots, after you make the top half of the diamond
following the Basic Instructions. |
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Step
1: Mentally number the working
cords 1 - 8. For the Larks Head knot
on the left,
use working cord 4.
Bring it over
the front of cords 1 - 3, and under
the back (clockwise).
Bring it towards the right, and pass over
cord 4, to complete the first
half of the Larks Head knot. |
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Step
2: Direct cord 4 under
cords 1 - 3, and then over
them in the front. As you bring the
end to the right, pass under
cord 4.
Steps
1 and 2 = One Larks Head knot.
Repeat steps 1 and 2 on the right, using
cord 5 to tie the knot around cords 6 -
8. Rotate
counter-clockwise. |
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Step
3: Direct the holding cords to
the center and secure them so they are
taut. Attach cords 1 - 4 to the left
holding cord
(counter-clockwise).
Attach cords 8 - 5 to the right holding
cord (clockwise). |
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Weaving Technique
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Description:
The center of Vintage Diamonds can be decorated
with a simple weaving pattern. I found this design
in a Macrame book written in 1905. |
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Step 1: Make the top of the
diamond first, following the Basic Instructions. |
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Mentally
number the working cords 1 - 8.
Direct the left
holding cord towards the center, and
secure it so it's taut. |
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Step
2: Move cords 1 - 4 out of the
way for now.
Attach cords 5 - 8 to the left
holding cord with DHH, rotating counter-clockwise.
They will cross the center of the diamond,
right to left. |
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Step
3: Direct the right
working cord to the center and secure it.
Weave cord 4 through the working cords by
bringing it over
- under - over - under cords 5 -
8.
Pass
it
under the right holding cord.
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Step
4: Weave cord 3 in the same
manner, only change the under - over
sequence (U - O - U - O).
Make sure you place it under
the right holding cord after doing the
weaving.
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Step 5:
Repeat steps 3 and 4, weaving the last two cords
(2 and 1). Make sure the over - under
sequence alternates.
Attach cords 4 - 1 to the right
holding cord with DHH
(clockwise).
Attach one holding cord to the other to complete
the diamond. |
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Twist Technique
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Description:
Recently I found this unusual method for
decorating the inside of Vintage Diamonds.
It was in a Macrame book written in
1899. The cords are simply wrapped
around each other, rather than tying knots. |
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Step
1: Start by making the top of
the diamond. Divide the working
cords into two groups (1 - 4 and 5 - 8).
Wrap cords 5 - 8 around the other four,
keeping all the cords neatly
arranged
side-by-side. |
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Step
2: Attach cords 1 - 4 to
the left holding cord, rotating counter-clockwise.
Attach cords 5 - 8 to the right holding
cord
(clockwise).
To finish, attach one holding cord to the
other with a DHH. |
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