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Description: The River Knot is similar to other Double Coin Patterns in that it starts out with the same knot. The Josephine knot, also called the Double Coin Knot, can be used to form different shapes. This historical knot represents the sun rising over a rippling river.
You can click on the small photos below, to see larger images, which come up in a new window. |
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I found this beautiful design in "Decorative Fusion Knots" by J.D. Lenzen.
Be sure to click on the link or image to visit his website, which has a large library of interesting knots, along with video tutorials. |
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Step 1: Tie a large Josephine Knot (Double Coin) in the center of a 60-inch cord. Mentally label the loops as shown. |
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Step 2: Take the end that is on the right, and make a counter-clockwise loop. It should rest under Loop 2. Mentally label it Loop 4. |
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Step 3: Move the right end so it passes over the lower curve of Loop 2. |
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Step 4: Take the left end, and make a clockwise loop. It will start out resting on top of Loop 2.
Move the end, so it passes under the lower curve of Loop 3. Mentally label it Loop 5. |
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Step 5: Take the left end and weave it through Loop 2.
Pass under - over- under the three segments. |
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Step 6: Bring the left end down and to the right, weaving through Loop 4.
Pass under - over - under the three segments as shown. |
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Step 7: Now use the right end, and start the weaving through Loop 3. Pass under the left end at the bottom of the knot. Go over - under - over the three segments as you bring it to the upper right. |
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Step 8: Turn the right end towards Loop 5, and weave it through, over - under - over. |
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Step 9: Tighten the River Knot gradually. Remove the slack from the loops and weaves in the order they were made. You can leave the top loop large, so you can attach it to a necklace. Secure the ends to the back or use them to make other knots. |
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