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Basic knots · Lesson 09 of 18

Diagonal Clove Hitch

The white cord is the guide, and each turquoise cord wraps around it twice. The demonstration adds the working cords one by one to form a joined row along the guide.

斜卷结

1:14 demonstration. Pause and repeat each movement at your own pace.

Follow the cord, step by step.

Each image comes from this demonstration. Tap its time to replay the movement.

  1. Step 1: Identify the guide cord — 斜卷结

    01. Identify the guide cord

    Keep the white cord separate from the turquoise working cords. Hold it steady while selecting the first turquoise cord.

  2. Step 2: Wrap the first working cord — 斜卷结

    02. Wrap the first working cord

    Curve the turquoise cord around the white guide, leaving an opening for its working end.

  3. Step 3: Make the second wrap — 斜卷结

    03. Make the second wrap

    Return the same working cord around the white guide again. Draw its end through the new opening beside the first wrap.

  4. Step 4: Seat the two wraps together — 斜卷结

    04. Seat the two wraps together

    Pull the turquoise cord to close both wraps against the guide. Hold the white cord steady as the pair settles.

  5. Step 5: Select the next cord — 斜卷结

    05. Select the next cord

    Bring the next turquoise cord up to the white guide. Leave the completed pair in position.

  6. Step 6: Repeat the paired wrap — 斜卷结

    06. Repeat the paired wrap

    Make two wraps with the new cord and close them beside the previous pair. Continue with the remaining working cords.

  7. Step 7: Check the joined row — 斜卷结

    07. Check the joined row

    Straighten the white guide and spread the turquoise cords. Check that each cord has its own paired wrap and that the pairs sit together.

Before you move on

  • The white guide remains distinct from the turquoise working cords.
  • Each working cord makes a pair of wraps.
  • The pairs sit together along the guide, with the working cords separated.