Celtic Heart Knot |
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Description: The Celtic Heart Knot is a historical design seen in many Celtic art forms, including ceramic pottery like the image shown. But it's rarely ever seen as a decorative knot made with cord.
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I found the Heart knot in a book called "Decorative Fusion Knots" by J. D. Lenzen.
Be sure to click on the link or image to visit his website, and look at the tutorials for many interesting knotting techniques and designs. |
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Step 1: Secure the left end of a 36-inch cord to your project board. Make a counter-clockwise loop with the working end.
If you are making the Celtic Heart as a pendant, place the loop near the center of the cord. |
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Step 2: Rotate the working end counter-clockwise, and direct it into the first loop, from below. |
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Step 3: Bring the working end down and to the left, weaving over - under - over the three segments. This creates Loop 3. |
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Step 4: Bring the end to the right and upwards, to the top of the Celtic Heart knot. Alternate under and over the segments as shown. |
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Step 5: Turn the design to the right slightly, so the ends exit the top of the Heart shape.
Loops 1 and 3 form the top, and Loop 2 is at the bottom. |
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Step 6: Tighten and adjust the cord so the design is the shape of a heart, and is the size you need.
You can tighten it completely, or keep the weave loose, so the weaving is more obvious. |
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