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Description: This Handbasket Knot is a historical Celtic design, seen in various works of art. Decorative knots like this one can be used as focal points for bracelets, since the ends comes out at the sides. You can also use it as a pendant, by attaching a necklace cord to the loop at the top.
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This Celtic knot was found in a book called "Decorative Fusion Knots" , written by J. D. Lenzen.
Be sure to visit his website, by clicking on the link or image. His knot library contains tutorials for a variety of very unique and appealing designs. |
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Step 1: Make a large counter-clockwise loop, in the center of a 60-inch cord.
Make sure the left end passes over the right to make the crossing point. |
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Step 2: Flip the right portion of the loop over the left, to make a second crossing point. |
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Step 3: Move the ends and the first crossed area up and into the loop, near the top curve of it.
The second crossing point will be below the first when you are finished. |
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Step 4: Take the end that is now on the left, and pass it under the top curve of the loop. |
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Step 5: Take the end on the right, and make a clockwise loop. It should be horizontal compared to the first loop.
Weave the end over the right segment, under the two in the center, and over the segment on the left. |
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Step 6: Use the left end, and pass it over the right end, which is resting on the left side of the knot. Alternate over and under, as you bring it towards the right. Make sure you are rotating counter-clockwise. |
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Step 7: Tighten and balance the Handbasket Knot. The top loop should be larger, which is where a necklace cord would be attached. To make a bracelet, use the ends instead. |
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