King Solomon's Plait
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Step 1: Secure 3 cords to your
work surface to begin practicing this knot. Take the strand
on the right, and move it across so it is in the middle. Take
the left hand cord and move it to the middle. |
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Step 2: Move the remaining strand (on the
right now) into the center.
Continue to alternate between the three cords as you repeat
steps 1 and 2 to finish this decorative knot. |
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Four Strand Plait
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| The Four Strand Plait is tied a bit differently.
To practice, it might be a good idea for you to use four cords
of different colors. To make wider Interlaced Plaits, you can follow this same pattern, but use additional cords. |
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Step 1: Secure four cords to your table.
Take the cord furthest to the right and direct it under its
neighbor, over the next strand, and under the final strand on
the left. |
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Step 2: There will now be a different cord
on the right. Direct it towards the left in the same manner.
Continue the pattern above with the other two cords. Be sure
to always use the strand furthest to the right. |
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Step 3: Continue the pattern above with the
other two cords. Be sure to always use the strand furthest to
the right.
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Braid Knot
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The Braid Knot is a unique Interlaced
Plait I've only seen in one book so far. It's a bit different
than the other two variations, and makes a great Celtic Necklace. |
| Step 1: Obtain a cord at least
36 inches long. Attach the left end to your Project board or
table surface. |
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Step 2: Make a large, elongated loop, heading
clockwise, beginning close to the secured end. As you get to
where you started, go under the “tail”. Secure the
loop at the crossing point. Bring the end towards the bottom
of the loop, going through the center of it. |
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Step 3: Now you have your three strands to
work with. Make a plait by bringing each cord into the center,
alternating between them, starting with the one on the left.
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| Step 4: As you make the braid,
you’ll develop unwanted crosses on the bottom. Pull the
end out of the loop and untwist them. |
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Step 5: Continue weaving the plait until
you run out of room. Pull the end through the loop in the bottom.
Tighten slowly, making sure the plait lies flat and the pattern
is uniform. |
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