Celtic Ring Knot
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Description: The Celtic Ring Knot is not the official name for this Macrame knot, because I have yet to find one. This interwoven pattern is seen in many Celtic art designs, but usually along with other geometric shapes. If anyone knows the true name for it, please feel free to let me know.
You can use this technique to make Pot Holders, Coasters and other household items, if you make it with 6mm cord. On the other hand, you can make jewelry items such as Rings and Pendants if using slender materials 4mm or less. To see a project that uses this technique, check out the Celtic Pot Holder listed in the children's section.
You’ll need a Project Board and pins to construct the loops for this unique decorative knot. If you place a towel over the board, and contstruct the knot on the towel, the shape will be easier to maintain.
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| Step 1: Cut 1 strand of material, at least 45 inches long, to practice the Celtic Ring Knot. Prepare the ends to prevent unraveling. |
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| Secure the left end of the strand to your project board. 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. This first triangle should be the size you want the overall design to end up. |
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Mentally label the "points" as follows: The one at the top is Angle A, bottom right is Angle B, and bottom left is Angle C. |
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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. |
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At the top right area of the first triangle should be Angle 1. The next point, Angle 2, should be at the bottom, mid-way between B and C of the first triangle. Angle 3 should be on the upper left area of the design. |
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Step 3: Direct the end into the space next to Angle 1, located in the upper right section of the Celtic Ring Knot. Pass into it from the top, heading left to right. The cord should be moving horizontally as you complete this step. |
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Step 4: Bring the end down to the lower right area, and pass it through the space next to Angle B. Pass into the space from right to left, from the top. Once again, the cord will be moving horizontally as you pass through the area. |
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Step 5: Direct the end into the space in the center, near Angle 2. You’ll enter into it from the top again, but diagonally this time (inside to outside). |
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Step 6: Bring the end into the space next to Angle C, on the lower left area of the Celtic Ring Knot. The direction should be diagonal (outside to inside), and heading upward. |
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Step 7: Pass into the final space (next to Angle 3), at the upper left area of the design. The direction of the cord will be almost vertical as you pass through it. Make sure you go into it from the top, like you did the others. |
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Step 8: To tighten the Celtic Ring knot, start at the tail at the top. Make sure it’s secured well. Follow the entire design, pulling on the cord gradually to remove the slack. You can make it any size, depending on what you are using it for. |
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| Step 9: To finish, trim both tails to 1 to 2 inches. Direct them to the back of the knot and secure them with glue to one or more of the coils. |
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