The Lark's Head knot

The Lark's head knot is a fundamental and versatile knot used in Macrame to secure cords to a holding rod or ring, creating a solid foundation for your project. 

How to Tie a Larks Head Knot Step-by-Step 

  1. Fold a strand of cord in half to form a loop. Place the loop behind the object, such as a dowel or ring, top down.
  2. Take the vertical ends and pass them through the loop
  3. Pull on the cord ends to tighten.

Reverse Lark's Head knot

A variation of the Lark's Head knot is the Reverse Lark's Head knot, which is essentially the back-side of the Lark's Head knot.

How to Tie a Reverse Larks Head Knot Step-by-Step 

  1. Fold a strand of cord in half to form a loop, and place the loop behind the object, such as a dowel or ring, bottom up.
  2. Take the vertical ends and pass them through the loop
  3. Pull on the cord ends to tighten.

Macrame Lark's Head Knot Video Tutorial 

Looking to advance your macrame knotting skills? 

I have compiled a series of knots into my free ebook, "50 Macrame Knots & Sennit Guide," that goes over step by step with pictures on how to make 50 popular macrame knots and sennits.

Bochiknot macrame knot ebook

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This guide will assist you in learning the knots and provide insights into creating unique knot sequences and pattern designs. 


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