19. Geometric Hexagon Coaster Wall Tiles
Introduction
These mini hexagon fiber tiles work as versatile modular decor. Kids can lay them flat as desk coasters or connect several together into a large honeycomb wall installation.
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/ \ <- Diamond Half-Hitch Angles
| | <- Center Square Knot Field
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\/ <- Bottom Corner Finishing Knot
What This Idea Means
This project introduces diagonal Half-Hitch knotting. Children learn how to steer cords along diagonal angles to create crisp, geometric lines and shapes.
What You Need
- 6 lengths of 3mm single-strand cotton cord (70cm each)
- Painter’s tape and clipboard
- Slicker comb and sharp scissors
How to Make It
- Fold one 70cm cord in half and tape it horizontally to your clipboard to serve as your guide cord.
- Mount the remaining 5 cords onto the guide cord using Lark’s Head knots (10 working strands).
- Use the outermost left strand as a diagonal leader cord: angle it down toward the center and tie Diagonal Double Half-Hitches with each adjacent strand.
- Repeat from the far right side, angling the rightmost strand down toward the center to complete the top triangular roof.
- Tie two alternating Square Knots across the center strands to fill the core of the hexagon.
- Angle your leader cords back toward the outer edges and down to close the bottom half of the hexagon with matching Double Half-Hitches.
- Gather all remaining strands at the bottom point and tie a clean Gathering Knot.
- Trim the bottom tail to a 3cm fringe and brush it out soft with a slicker comb.
Tips and Variations
- Tip: Keep your guide cord pulled straight at your target angle while knotting around it to keep the hexagon edges crisp.
- Variation: Make several hexagons in different earth tones (terracotta, mustard, sage, cream) and stitch them together into a modular table runner.