Both the double and single chain are generally used in macramé gimps and borders as a means of conducting threads of different colours, from one part of a pattern to another, which could be done in no other way; also, as a continuation to the Chinese knot, fig. [607], as described at the end of this chapter.
Ribbed border (fig. [547]).—Here, the same cord runs to and fro; the 4 threads that hang down, form little ribbed bars running right and left. To distinguish from the knotting threads, the thread that runs to and fro it, is represented in a darker colour.
Macramé fringe (figs. [548], [549], [550]).—Entire length of the threads for No. 8 of Coton à tricoter D.M.C: 80 c/m.
Fig. 548. Macramé fringe.
Materials: Coton à tricoter D.M.C Nos. 6 to 16, Cordonnet 6 fils D.M.C Nos. 5 to 25, or Fil à dentelle D.M.C Nos. 25 to 70.
Colours: Bleu-Indigo 311, Rouge-Turc 321 and white, or Bleu tendre 710, Rouge-Maroquin 3327 and Vert-Fauve 691.
1st row—knot on the threads, as in fig. [515], and in the following order: 1 double white thread, 2 double red, 1 double blue and so on.
2nd row—make a horizontal bar of knots, see figs. [519], [520] and [521], over a second cord.