Pendant Knots |
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Pendant Knot |
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Brigid's Knot |
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Description: These Pendant Knots are easy to tie, and can be used not only as pendants, but as tiny charms, if made with fine materials.
The ends can be used as part of the necklace design, since they come out at the top.
You can click on the small images below to see larger ones, which come up in a new window. |
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These Celtic knots were 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 video tutorials for a variety of very interesting decorative knots. |
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Pendant Knot |
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| This decorative knot features the interlaced weaving common to all Celtic designs. It is easy to tie and looks great with just about any type of necklace. |
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Step 1: Make a clockwise loop in the center of a 60-inch cord.
The crossing point should be on the right, with the crook (curved portion) on the left. |
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Step 2: Make a counter-clockwise loop using the end that is at the top (see previous image).
This second loop should rest under the first one, forming a pretzel shape. |
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Step 3: Take the end on the left, and bring it around the upper curve of the first loop, rotating in a clockwise direction.
The end should go under - over - under - over as shown. |
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Step 4: Use the end on the right next, and make ta small loop near the top of the second loop. Rotate counter-clockwise.
The end should go over - under - over - under as shown. |
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Step 5: Direct the ends diagonally, and cross the left end over the right.
The crossing point should rest inside the circular portion as shown. |
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Step 6: Repeat steps 3 and 4, placing two more small loops on the right and left side of the large loops. The under - over sequence should be exactly the same. |
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Step 8: Cross the ends again, left over right.
Take the end that is now on the right and tuck it under the bottom curve of the large loop. |
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Step 9: Tighten and balance the knot by removing the slack from each area.
Pendant knots are designed so you can attach them to a necklace. Simply turn this one, so the ends are at the top. |
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Brigid's Knot |
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The Brigid's Knot is the most unique of the two Pendant Knots shown.
Saint Brigid of Kildare, a patron saint of Ireland, founded two monasteries and a school of art. She was also the only female bishop in the early Christian Church. This decorative knot honors her life of kindness and generosity. |
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Step 1: Make a 2-inch loop in the center of a 60-inch cord. Rotate counter-clockwise, so the right end passes over the left to make the crossing point at the top. |
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Step 2: Direct the end that is now on the left through the loop.
Pass under at the top, and over at the bottom. |
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Step 3: Take the other end and make a clockwise loop, the same size as the first one.
The end should pass under the segment at the top, to make the crossing point. |
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Step 4: Bring the right end down, through the second loop.
Pass over at the top, and under at the bottom |
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Step 5: Cross the ends, right over left.
Direct the right end through the left loop, passing under - over the two segments. Direct the left end through the right loop, going over - under. |
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Step 6: Move the ends closer to the top of the design.
Cross the right LOOP over the left. |
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Pendant knots have to be woven carefully, so pay close attention to the under - over sequences in the next two steps.
Step 7: Take the left end and bring it down through the loop that's now resting on the left.
Pass over - under - over the three segments. |
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Step 8: Take the right end and bring it through the loop that's now on the right.
Pass under - over - under the three segments. |
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Step 9: Tightening both of these pendant knots can take time, so don't rush. Remove the slack from one area at a time, until the knot is balanced. Flip it so the ends are at the top, and keep it loose enough the see the heart shape. |
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