Diagonal Double Half Hitch Knot This easy-to-follow tutorial shows you how to work the macramé Diagonal Double Half Hitch Knot. A Double Half Hitch is also often called a Clove Hitch. It creates lines in your projects and can be worked horizontally, diagonally, and vertically. The Diagonal Double Half Hitch is very similar to the Diagonal Half Hitch, the difference is an additional Half Hitch Knot is worked on each knot-bearing cord. See how to work the Diagonal Double Half Hitch Knot Left-Right and then Right-Left in this easy-to-follow video. 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.