Clew Knot
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Description: The Clew Knot is an interesting decoration that is often used in Hammocks and similar Macrame projects. It’s a method of weaving the ends together to gather them into a flat design, then spread them out again.
Hammocks that are manufactured frequently contain this decorative knot, usually between the ring and the dowels. Now you will know how to make one should you decide to design your own unique hammock. |
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Step 1: To practice, fold 6 cords in half and mount them to a ring, dowel or holding cord with Larks Head knots. Secure the design to the table or project board. Mentally number the ends 1 thru 12, moving left to right.
Spread the cords out somewhat, and make sure they are fairly straight. If you can, secure the bottom of them, so they are taut.
When you are finished weaving in each row, secure the end of the cord off to the side, since it won’t be used again. |
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Step 2: This chart provides a general overview of the weaving process for the Clew Knot. Just below are some tips that will help you understand the concept. Refer to the chart and the images often as you learn how to tie this unique knot.
You can click on the small images and larger photos of the Clew Knot will come up. |
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Working Cord |
Direction |
OVER |
UNDER |
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1 |
Left to Right |
3, 5, 7, 9, 11 |
2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 |
| 12 |
Right to Left |
10, 8, 6, 4, 2 |
11, 9, 7, 5, 3 |
| 2 |
Left to Right |
3, 5, 7, 9, 11 |
4, 6, 8, 10 |
| 11 |
Right to Left |
10, 8, 6, 4 |
9, 7, 5, 3 |
| 3 |
Left to Right |
5, 7, 9 |
4, 6, 8, 10 |
| 10 |
Right to Left |
8, 6, 4 |
9, 7, 5 |
| 4 |
Left to Right |
5, 7, 9 |
6, 8 |
| 9 |
Right to Left |
8, 6 |
7, 5 |
| 5 |
Left to Right |
7 |
6, 8 |
| 8 |
Right to Left |
6 |
7 |
| 6 & 7 |
NO WEAVING |
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Start with the first cord on the left (#1). Weave through, alternating under and over, as you make your way to the right.
Make sure you start off the weaving by passing UNDER cord 2. |
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Use Cord 12 next, heading right to left. Be sure to pass under Cord 11 as you begin to weave.
This way the over - under sequence is the opposite of Cord 1. The first and last cords are labeled, so you can see the sequence is changed. |
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Weave cord 2 next, passing it over cord 3 as you move left to right. This way the over - under sequence changes again, so it's opposite of the previous row. |
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Continue on, making sure that the next two cords (3 and 10) begin by passing under the strands next to them.
For the following two rows, begin by passing over the strands. You can look at this image to figure out the over - under sequence for the remaining rows. Just remember the weaving has to alternate. |
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Tip 5: When you get to the last two ends (6 and 7), they don't need to be woven. Just tighten the Clew Knot, by pulling on each end.
Since this knot is used in the construction of hammocks, the pattern may require you to attach the cords to dowels. That process begins after the knot is completely woven. You attach them in the reverse order they were woven.
In other words, the last two cords woven (6 and 7) will be in the center of the dowel. Next, you would attach cords 8 and 5, followed by 9 and 4. Then attach cord 10 and 3, followed by 11 and 2. The last two cords attached, near the ends of the dowel, would be 12 and 1. |
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This is an image of the Clew knot in a Hammock design.
Notice how it's small and compact, and how the ends spread out from it. Usually the cords are attached to a ring, followed by the knot. |
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