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.
Note: This pattern is written 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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| 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.
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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| Step 2: To start the Celtic Ring knot, secure the left end of the strand to your project board, on your left. |
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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 secured 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 clockwise, so it makes another triangle, this one upside down. As you construct it, you will need to pass under ALL the segments associated with the first triangle.
When you bring the end to the top, pass over the upper right portion of the first triangle. In the image below, that area is labeled in green. 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.
The angles of the second triangle are labeled with the letters A - C. |
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| Step 3: Notice that there are spaces between the two triangles, next to the different angles. You will pass the end into these spaces from the top, which means the end goes over - under each time. Head in a clockwise direction as you progress. |
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This image shows the path the end will take as it weaves through the angles in the upper and lower right area of the knot. You'll do the same thing near the other angles, to make the rest of the Celtic Pot Holder. |
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| The following chart will help you complete this important step. |
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Location |
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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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