The most important decorative knot in macramé is braiding.

By using variations of the basic plaiting methods as well as the wide range of materials available means that each basket can be a unique masterpiece.

Square knots cannot be combined with other types of design.

Baskets made by twining can be quite spectacular because three or more materials can be used to twine a basket.

Half Hitch design is usually used in mounting process.

The earliest basketry technique is coiling.

Cow hitch is another name for Larks Head Designs.

Overhand knot is a common knot used in finishing a macramé product.

Half hitch design encourages to use flat or round shape of the cord material so that it wont be twisted or kinked.