Coding Mode & Pattern

Coding Mode determines which axis the Coding Pattern is applied to - columns or rows. When looking at a crossing, the pattern determines if the \ strand is over or under.

Column Coding

Turks Head, Herringbone, and Pineapple knots are examples of column coding. This knot is using OOUU Column Coding:

Row Coding

Gaucho Fan knots are an example of row coding. This knot is using OOUU Row Coding:

Coding Pattern

Many knots use a simple repeating pattern - for example, a Turks Head uses OU Column Coding. You can use more complex repeating patterns or a fully coded pattern where each row or column is defined. To learn more see:

• Column Coding & Row Coding
• Coding Guide