Diagonal Half Hitch Knot In this step-by-step tutorial, you will learn how to work the macramé Diagonal Half Hitch Knot. The Diagonal Half Hitch is similar to the Horizontal Half Hitch. The difference is the knot-bearing cord is pinned diagonally before the stitches are worked. See how to work both the Diagonal Left-Right Half Hitch and the Diagonal Right-Left Half Hitch knots 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.