Portuguese Sennit
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Description:
The Portuguese Sennit is also called the Solomon
Bar. Essentially, it is a chain of Square knots,
tied around a loop, forming a decorative design. This technique
could be utilized anywhere you need a large loop, followed by
a several decorative knots, such as a bell pull or a plant hanger.
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Step 1:
Obtain one strand of cord, at least 60 inches long. Fold the
cord in half. Make an Overhand
knot with the doubled cord. Pass the folded portion
through it to make a Slipknot.
Tighten it approximately 8 inches from the fold. There should
be two small loops sticking out above the knot. |
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Step 2: Use the
two ends as working cords, and the folded portion as the fillers.
Make a chain of Square knots, beginning close to the Slipknot.
End the chain approximately 2 inches from the fold. If you
wish, you could use the Spiral
Stitch instead of Square Knots. |
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Step 3: Pass
the ends through the fold/loop from different directions;
one from the top and the other from below. |
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Pull on the small loops above the slipknot. This action will
catch and lock in the ends of the cord at the bottom of the
design. You will end up with two loops at the top of the design. |
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