Knots needed:

• Lark's head knot backwards
• Cross knot - facing right
• Horizontal rib knot

We recommend downloading the step-by-step photo instructions from our basic macramé tutorial for tying this idea.

Knotting start with the lark's head knot backwards

Cut 44 skeins of yarn, 150 cm each. Lay these strands double and knot them all backwards on a round peg using the lark's head knot. Fix this to a table or shelf with extra strong tape so that the stick is anchored stably and you can tie comfortably.

The initial row consists of horizontal rib knots

You will now need a piece of yarn that you lay horizontally across the 44 double strands and that is slightly longer on both sides. Fix this horizontal cross strand firmly to the table with extra strong tape. Tie all 44 double strands together with the horizontal rib knot.

This is how you create the pretty square knot pattern

In the next step, divide the 88 vertical strands into three parts: 30 strands in the left third - 28 strands in the middle and 30 strands in the right third.

In each part, take the two middle strands and start with a single square knot - facing right. Tie two square knots in the next row, then three, and so on, until by the seventh row you have created seven square knots in each third.

Now tie the eighth row with square knots throughout so that all three parts are connected.

From the ninth row, tie two fewer knots in each third until you have finally created three complete check patterns with a single knot.