Sailors Knot
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Description:
The Sailors Knot is also called the Carrick Bend.
Similar to a Josephine knot, it’s a good technique
to use in jewelry designs. You can even use it to link 2 cords together, or as a mounting knot.
I’ve used this decorative knot to make bracelets, necklaces,
and within the body of some Macrame plant hanger patterns. They hold their shape
better if you use the stiffer materials, such as leather or
waxed cord.
Click on any of the images and larger photos will show up so you can see the details.
You need 2 cords to practice with,
each at least 36 inches long. Using two colors really helps.
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Step
1: Secure one cord to your board, on the left. Bring the working end counter-clockwise to make the first loop (Black).
Make sure it passes under the secured end to make the crossing point. |
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Step
2: Secure the second cord on the right, near the crook of the first loop (Green).
Direct it over the loop, and under the working end of the first cord.
Bring it over the secured end, as you rotate it clockwise. |
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Step 3: Weave the working end of the second cord through the first loop, by passing it under - over - under the three segments. |
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Step 4: Tighten the Sailors Knot by pulling on the ends. |
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Patterns |
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There are two types of patterns that can be tied with this decorative knot.
The first is a sennit, which is tying the knot over and over, in a vertical design.
Something like this can be used as a bracelet, a belt, or a strap. |
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Step 1: Tie the first Sailors Knot following the instructions above, close to one end of the cords. Secure it to your board. The working cords will be the long ends, at the bottom.
Make a counter-clockwise loop with the working cord on the left (Black). Make sure the end goes under to make the crossing point. |
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Step 2: Take the working cord on the right (Green), and bring it across the loop (over).
Pass it under the working end of the first cord.
It needs to pass over the segment of the first cord coming from the knot above. |
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Step 3: Weave the end through the three segments of the loop, under - over - under.
Tighten the second knot, and repeat the process. |
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| The other way the Sailors Knot can be used is in an Alternating design, similar to Square Knots. Start by securing at least 3 folded cords to your board, or mount them to something. |
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Step 1: Mentally number the cords, moving from left to right.
Make the first counter-clockwise loop using cord 1. |
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Step 2: Tie the second half of the Sailors knot with the second cord, rotating clockwise.
It passes over the loop, under the working end of cord 1. Then pass it over the upper segment of cord 1, and weave through the loop. |
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Step 3: Tie the next knot with cords 3 and 4, and then another with 5 and 6. Try to tighten the knots so they are all the same size and lined up in a neat row.
Step 4: For the second row, alternate the cords. So the first knot is made with cords 2 and 3. The following one is tied with cords 4 and 5. |
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| Step 5: Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the next row, then repeat step 4 for the following one. |
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