Eternity Knot |
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Description: The Eternity Knot is a wonderful decorative knot that can be used on a single cord. It's a great knot to use in Micro-Macrame jewelry designs, especially between beads.
In the Micro-Macrame section of this site, you will find an actual jewelry project featuring this knot. It's called the Eternity Knot Necklace.
Click on the images below and larger ones will come up in a new window. |
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I found this design in "Decorative Fusion Knots" , written by J. D. Lenzen.
Be sure to visit his website, by clicking on the link or image. His knot gallery contains tutorials for a variety of very unique and appealing decorative knots. |
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Step 1: Make a loop in the center of a cord that's at least 24 inches long.
Make sure the left passes over the right to make the crossing point at the bottom. Secure the end that is now on the left. |
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Step 2: Use the working end, which is on the right.
Fold the end to make a bight (narrow fold), and push it through the loop from below. |
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Step 3: Pull on the bight to tighten the first loop.
Bring the working end around from right to left (counter-clockwise), and pass the working end through the BIGHT from the top (over - under). |
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Design Tip: Sometimes it's easier to make the Eternity knot in your hand rather than on a surface. In that case, make sure the bight is facing toward you, with the working end on the right. Pass the end through the bight from front to back. |
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Step 4: When you finish step 3, a large loop will be present on your right.
Tighten the center portion of the knot by pulling on the bottom segment of this loop. |
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Design Tip: When you are just learning this decorative knot for the first time, the loop should be around 2 to 3 inches in size.
Before moving on to the next step, make sure the secured end is the one on the bottom, especially if you made the knot in your hand. |
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Step 5: Make a figure eight design with the large loop by moving the top portion over the bottom.
Secure the figure eight at the crossing point, if you are using a project board. If not, hold the crossed area when you do the next step. |
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Step 6: Bring the working end around from left to right (clockwise), and pass it through the right portion of the figure eight. Make sure it goes through the space from below (under - over). |
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Tighten the Eternity Knot gradually, so that the center is wider than the loops on either side.
It should look like this image. If not, practice it again. |
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