Celtic Pot Holder
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Description: This Celtic Pot Holder uses an interwoven pattern seen in many Celtic knot designs. I’ve seen this particular knot along the edges of several types of Celtic art forms. But I have yet to find the “official” name for the knot, so I am calling it the Celtic Ring Knot for want of a better name. This Macrame project is easy and is a suitable project for beginners and children, as well as groups.
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| Supplies Needed: |
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- 6mm Nylon, Jute, Hemp or other cord material (2 or more colors)
- Project Board and Pins
- Towel
- Fabric Glue
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| Knot Used: Celtic Ring Knot |
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WARNING: Cord materials can melt or burn easily! So be sure to let your pots and pans cool somewhat before placing them on the Celtic Pot Holder. |
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Step 1: Cut 1 strand of each color you plan to use, at least 60 inches in length. Prepare the ends with tape, glue, or wax to prevent unraveling. This is very important if you are using twisted-style cord, as I did in the image.
Note: This measurement is for a Pot Holder measuring 10 inches or less. If you plan to make a larger one, cut the cords longer. |
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| Step 2: To start the Celtic Ring knot, secure the left end of the strand to your project board. You should place the towel on your board before you begin, since it helps to hold the cord in place as you construct the Celtic Ring knot. |
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Make a triangular shape, securing the cord at the lower right and left “points”. When you bring the end back to the top, pass under the tail. Mentally label the 3 angles. The one at the top is A, bottom right is B, and bottom left is C. |
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| This first triangle should be approximately 7 to 10 inches wide. |
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Step 2: Direct the end so it makes another triangle, this one inverted. As you construct it, you will need to pass under ALL the coils associated with the first triangle. Mentally label the angles as follows: |
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At the top right area of the first triangle should be Angle 1. The next one, Angle 2, should be at the bottom, mid-way between angles B and C of the first triangle. Angle 3 should be on the upper left area of the design, directly across from #1. |
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| Step 3: Notice that there are spaces between the two triangles, next to the different angles. You will pass into the these spaces from the top, one at a time. Head in a clockwise direction as you progress. |
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This image shows the end after it has passed through the spaces between the triangles in the upper and lower right area of the knot. You'll do the same thing near the other 3 angles, so click on and study this photo carefully to understand the process better. |
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| The following chart will help you complete this important step. |
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Direction of Cord |
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Near Angle 1 |
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Upper Right |
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Horizontal (Left to Right) |
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Near Angle B |
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Lower Right |
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Horizontal (Right to Left) |
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Near Angle 2 |
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Lower Center |
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Diagonal (Right to Left) |
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Near Angle C |
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Lower Left |
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Diagonal (Left to Right) |
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Near Angle 3 |
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Upper Left |
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Almost Vertical |
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Step 4: To tighten this decorative knot, start at the tail at the top. Make sure it’s secured well. Follow the entire design through the pattern, pulling on the cord gradually to remove the slack. Don’t tighten it all the way. You need room to add the other cord(s). Try to make it as rounded as possible. |
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Step 5: Take each of the other cords you plan to use and follow the first strand all the way through the design. The tails should all start and end at the top left area of the Celtic Pot Holder.
IMPORTANT: Make sure you are consistent about keeping the new strand resting on the same side of the first one. In other words, don’t have it rest on the left of it, then later switch to the right. |
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| Whe I made the Celtic pot holder in the image at the top of the page, I used only one additional cord. If I had used two instead, I would place one on either side of the original strand. This way the first cord would be sandwiched between the two new ones. But you can do it any way you wish, as long as you are consistent. |
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| Step 6: Trim the tails at the top to 2 inches. Direct them to the back of the Celtic Pot Holder. You can pass them under one of the coils near the top of the design to hold them in place. Secure them with generous amounts of Fabric glue. |
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