Celtic Button Knot
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| Description:
The Celtic Button Knot is a relatively simple decorative knot
to tie. Tightening it can be a challenge, though, so be sure
you have no distractions when you practice. Most Button Knots
are used for clothing decorations and jewelry. They are also
frequently used as finishing knots to hide the ends of cords.
Variations: Sliding Button
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Step 1:
You need a single cord to practice with. If you wish, use
two strands together to tie a thicker knot. Secure the left
end to your working surface with pins or tape. Make a counter-clockwise
loop, passing over the left “tail”. |
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Step 2: Make
a second loop so it rests on top of the first. It should be
slightly to the right, creating three spaces. |
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Step 3: Circle
around again to make a third loop.Pass over the coil on the
far right. Go through the center space from below. Then direct
the end under the coil on the far left. |
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Step 4: Pass over the end that is taped. Direct
the end around again, going into the new coil on the far
right, from the top. Direct the end through the center space from below. It's the same place
you came up through in the previous step. |
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| Step 5:
To tighten the knot, most instructions tell you to pull on
both ends. It never works when I try it. So I remove the slack
one loop at a time, in the order they were made. It can take a while to get the hang of
tightening this knot, but the end result is worth it. |
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The Sliding
Celtic Button Knot is tied in the same way. The
difference is that there is a holding cord running through
it. If you were making a necklace using two cords, one would be the holding cord, and the other used to tie the knot. You can use this decorative
knot to form a clasp for a necklace as well, since you can
use as many holding cords as you need.
Step1: To practice this variation of the Celtic Button knot, obtain 2 strands of cord. Secure both of them at one end, to your work surface, resting horizontally. Secure the opposite end of one strand as well, making sure it is taut. This will be the holding cord.
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Step 2: Take
the other end, directing it under the holding cord, then over
it, as you make the first loop in a counter-clockwise direction. |
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Step 3: Make
the second loop in the same way, creating three spaces. It
should rest on top of the first loop. Adjust the loops so
the holding cord runs through the bottom
of them. |
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Step 4: Direct
the end under the holding cord. Then pass it through, going into the right loop from the top, up through the center space, and down into the left loop. Arrange this third loop so it rests to the right of the others. |
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Step 5: Bring
the cord around again, passing under the holding cord first.
Pass into the new loop from above, under the next coils, and up through the middle space. |
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Step 6: Tighten
the Celtic Button Knot by removing the slack one loop at a
time, in the order they were made. The knot should slide along the holding cord. If you
were making a necklace, you would attach some sort of clasp
in place of the ring. |
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