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. Secure the left
end to your working surface with pins or tape. Make a counter-clockwise
loop, passing the working end over the secured end. |
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Step 2: Make
a second counter-clockwise loop with the working end. Position it so it rests on top of the first. It should be
slightly to the right, creating three spaces, which are indicated in red in this image. |
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Step 3: Bring the working end around again to make a third loop (counter-clockwise). Weave the end through the middle of the knot, alternating over and under as shown. Notice that the end goes through space 2 from below (under - over). |
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Step 4: Rotate the working end around a final time, making the fourth counter-clockwise loop. Pass the end through Loop 3 (over-under).
Pass it into space 2 from below (under-over). The end will automatically pass over the last loop. |
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| Step 5: Now for the challenging part. Spread the coils so that you can see the four loops clearly. Start at the secured end and remove the slack from each loop in the order they were made. Take your time and just follow the cord inch by inch, until a round knot is created. |
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Sliding Celtic Button Knot |
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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 material. Secure both of them at the left end, to your work surface, resting horizontally. Secure the right end of one strand as well, making sure it is taut. This will be the holding cord, and will not be used to tie the knot (Purple in the images below).
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Step 2: Using the working cord, make the first loop rotating counter-clockwise. Pass under the holding cord, and then over, slightly to the left.
Make sure the working end passes over to make the crossing point, which should be below the holding cord. |
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Step 3: Make
the second loop exactly the same as the first one, passing under the holding cord first. Place it to the right of the first loop and partly on top. You need to have three distinct spaces as shown.
As you bring the working end down, it should pass over the holding cord. |
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Step 4: Start the third loop to the right of the second one. First, pass the working end under the holding cord. Next, weave the end through the three spaces by going over - under - over - under
Arrange the coils so you can still see the three spaces easily (from step 3). |
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Step 5: Make the fourth loop by first passing under the holding cord. Weave over - under the first 2 coils on the right (loops 3 and 2).
Next, pass into Space 2 from below, which turns out to be under - over. Since a portion of loop 3 passes through the same space, go under that as well. |
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The working end should next pass over the portion of loop 1 furthest to the left.
The most important part of this step is to make sure the end is passed through the central space (#2), which changes the under - over sequence.
Tighten the Celtic Button Knot gradually, removing the slack from the loops in the order they were made. |
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