Cloud Knot |
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Description: The Cloud Knot is the first of several new decorative knots I will be introducing in 2011. This Celtic design starts out with a Josephine knot, and adds a little extra weaving. So it's considered a "fusion or combination" knot. |
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The creator of this design, J. D. Lenzen, describes Fusion Knots as:
"Innovative knots created through the merging of different knot elements or knotting techniques". I found this one in his new book "Decorative Fusion Knots".
Be sure to click on the link or image to visit his website, which has tutorials for a large number of really unique knots. |
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Step 1: Obtain a single strand of material, at least 15 inches long.
Tie a Josephine Knot, and secure the central loop, at the crook, which is the curved portion. Mentally number the loops as shown. |
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Step 2: Locate the end on the right, and note how it is tucked under the crook of loop 3. Untuck it so it rests over that loop instead.
Make sure the end remains in place, so it's crossing the center of the loop. |
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Step 3: Note how the left end rests above the crook of loop 1. Untuck it now, so it rests under that area instead.
Make sure the end remains in place, so it's crossing the center of the loop. |
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Tip: If you wish, you can now secure the entire knot to your board. Be careful not to disturb anything. |
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Step 4: To create loop 4, take the left end, and weave it through loop 3. Pass under the lower edge of the loop, and over the right end, which passes across the center. Pass it under the crook of loop 3. |
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Step 5: To make loop 5, take the right end and weave it under the left end, at the bottom of the Cloud Knot. Note how the crossing point is lined up with the center of loop 2. Next, pass it over, under, and over the three segments making up loop 1. |
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Step 6: Tighten the knot by working the slack out, one loop at a time. |
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