Flat Turks Head
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Description:
The Flat Turks Head knot is derived from Celtic art, and symbolizes
“balance”. There is a star shape in the center,
sometimes referred to as the Seal of Solomon. The triangles
imbedded in the design are symbols for fire and water. So
it’s a very interesting knot, and definitely worth the
effort to learn it. You can use it to decorate a bangle bracelet,
to make a pendant, or even a pair of earrings. Try making this knot with 4mm cord, double it, and use it as a coaster.
Variations: The regular Turks Head knot is listed on a separate page.
You can click on the small images, and larger ones will come up, so you can see the details better.
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| Step 1: You need a single length of cord
about 60 inches long. Be sure to use braided cord, or something
that holds its shape. You will need a Project Board of some
type, since pins are necessary to help control the loops. |
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Step 2:
Tape the left end off to the side. We will call this the “tail”.
Make a loop approx. 6 inches from the end, heading clockwise, directing the cord
under the tail. Secure it with a pin at the crossing point. Mentally label this loop #1. |
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| Note: ALL Turks Head knots are created by crossing sections of the cord, then weaving through those areas. |
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Step 3: Make
a second circle, by directing the working end underneath the first loop. Place it slightly to the right. Come
up over the tail, next to the secured area. There should be
three distinct spaces. |
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Step 4: Weave
through the coils in the center, as you circle the
cord around again to make the third loop. You will be heading clockwise. Make sure you direct the end into Loop 2, from below. Pass into the middle space from the top. The under-over sequence is shown with the white letters. Before you make the next loop, cross under the tail. |
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| Tip: Fan out the coils of the Flat Turks Head, so they are clearly
separated. This will help you with the weaving process. |
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5: Make two more clockwise loops, alternating under and over
the coils in the center. Each time, begin on the right, passing into the newest loop from below. You should end up going over the tail
with the first pass, and under it for the next. Remove the
pins when you’re through.
Step 6: Tighten the Turks Head knot by removing the
slack one loop at a time. If it falls apart, you did something
wrong, and will need to start over.
Most of the time, you will want to double the Flat Turks Head knot, to fill in the center. Simply obtain a second cord, and follow the path of the first one all the way through the knot.
To finish, trim the ends and glue them to the back of the knot. You could also use them to make other knots instead. |
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