Josephine Knot
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| Description:
The Josephine Knot is an ancient design that has been around
for more than two thousand years. It’s believed to have
originated in the Orient, but was named after the Empress
Josephine. In China, it’s called the Double Coin Knot.
You can make a very pretty bracelet or necklace using this
decorative knot. You can also put it into the body of many
patterns. This Celtic Knot is my personal favorite, and I
use it often. |
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Step 1:
To practice, obtain a single length of cord that holds its
shape well. Braided cord or hemp should suffice. Make the
first circle in the center of the cord. Pin or tape both “tails”
near the cross. Use the right segment to continue the knot. |
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Step 2: Make
a second circle on top of and slightly to the right of the
first one. As you complete the circle, pass the end under
the left tail. |
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Step 3: The third
circle is made as you direct the end so that it passes through
the other loops from right to left. You will go over the first
coil, under the next, then over and under again, coming out
on the left side. |
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| Step 4:
Adjust the knot so that two of the loops are the same size
and the top one is larger. If you wish to tie a chain, make
several more, adjacent to the one you just tied. You can link
them if you wish, by passing the strand through the previous
knot. |
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| This decorative knot can be made using 2 strands of cord instead of one. The process is pretty much the same, only the first 2 loops are made with separate cords. The weaving process that completes the knot is the same. Most of the time, though, it's best to make the Josephine Knot with a single cord. |
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