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Basic knots · Lesson 06 of 18

Spiral Half Knot

Repeat the same half knot around the doubled white core. Keeping the same leading side produces the twisting turquoise section shown in the demonstration.

单向平结

1:02 demonstration. Pause and repeat each movement at your own pace.

Follow the cord, step by step.

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  1. Step 1: Place the working ends beside the core — 单向平结

    01. Place the working ends beside the core

    Hold the doubled white cord together in the centre, with a turquoise end on each side.

  2. Step 2: Leave a loop on the left — 单向平结

    02. Leave a loop on the left

    Bring the left turquoise end across the white core. Leave a rounded loop beside it.

  3. Step 3: Thread the other end through — 单向平结

    03. Thread the other end through

    Bring the other turquoise end around the core and out through the open loop.

  4. Step 4: Close the first half knot — 单向平结

    04. Close the first half knot

    Pull the working ends outward. Keep the two white strands aligned inside the wrap.

  5. Step 5: Use the same leading side again — 单向平结

    05. Use the same leading side again

    Make another loop in the same direction as the previous one. Repeat the return pass without reversing the half knot.

  6. Step 6: Allow the row to turn — 单向平结

    06. Allow the row to turn

    Tighten the repeated half knots together. Let the turquoise section begin to twist around the white core.

  7. Step 7: Set the spiral section — 单向平结

    07. Set the spiral section

    Continue the same half knot to extend the spiral. Settle the wraps together with even tension.

Before you move on

  • The same side starts each repeated half knot.
  • The turquoise row develops a visible spiral rather than a flat band.
  • The white core remains inside the wraps.