Trilobite Knot |
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Trilobite Knot |
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Trilobite Fossil |
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Description: The Trilobite Knot is a very unique decoration you can use in key chains, necklaces, cell phones, and many other Macrame projects. Kids will love this interesting decorative knot, since it is very easy to make, and will definitely attract attention.
Trivia: A Trilobite is a fossil of an EXTINCT marine arthropod. Back when they were still in existence, some were scavengers and hunters, while others fed on plankton. The fossils have been found in every ocean and continent, so are well known. The knot has the three ribbed lobes typical of all Trilobites. |
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I found this cool knot in "Decorative Fusion Knots" , written by J. D. Lenzen.
Be sure to visit his website, by clicking on the link. His knot gallery contains video tutorials for a variety of unique designs. |
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Step 1: Make two bights in a 60-inch cord. The center of the cord should rest between the two ENDS as shown. |
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Step 2: Place one or two pins on your project board. Put the bight on the right over the pins. Then put the left bight over them.
The ENDS should rest to either side of the long loop in the center. |
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Step 3: Take the two ends and make the first half of a Square Knot around the central loop. It should be placed approximately 1-inch from the fold.
Square Knot: Pass the right end over central loop. The left end goes over the right, behind the loop, and out through the space on the right. |
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Step 4: Take the end that is now on the left, and bring it around in a clockwise direction.
Weave it over the segments on the left and right, and under the area in the center. |
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Step 5: Use the right end next, and bring it towards the left heading counter-clockwise. Weave it under the right and left segments, and over the area in the center. |
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Step 6: Repeat steps 4 and 5 over and over to form the rest of the Trilobite knot.
The weaving pattern is shown in this image in yellow (right) and green (left). |
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Step 7: The last two rows should be slightly tighter than the others, so the design is curved.
Remove the pins. Pull on the loop at the bottom, so that the loops at the top disappear completely. This will secure the ends. |
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Step 8: Turn the knot around so the loop is at the top. The loop can be used as a necklace, as part of a key chain, or to attach to your cell phone.
If you wish, you can tuck the ends inside after trimming them to 1-inch. |
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