Vertical Half Hitch Knot This easy-to-follow tutorial shows you how to work the macramé Vertical Half Hitch Knot. A Left-to-Right Vertical Half Hitch is worked with two cords, using the left cord as the knotting cord and the right cord as the knot-bearing cord. This is also known as a "left over right half hitch". This step-by-step tutorial will also show you how to work the Vertical Half Hitch from Right-to-Left. Get more details on using this knot and other macramé knots in our stitch guide. This tutorial is made using Bernat Macramé specially designed 5 mm 3 ply macramé cord partially made of recycled cotton.