Celtic Knot Belt and Bracelet Tips and Photos

 

Tips for Weaving the Knot for the

Celtic Knot Belt and Bracelet

by Jennifer E Ryan

Belt published on 11/7/2012 on www.redheart.com

Complete FREE pattern can be found by following this link:

 http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/celtic-knot-belt

Bracelet published on 3/6/2014 as part of Crochetville Designer Blog Tour

Can be downloaded here

**For bracelet follow only Steps 1 - 4**

 

These photos show the belt made with a larger weight yarn and 2 different colors to help with seeing the pattern and path of the knot

 

Step 1:  Gather all supplies needed as stated in pattern

**Please note that the Knot Diagram included with the pattern is NOT actual size.

Print out the diagram and then enlarge it 150% with a photocopier

(This Styrofoam block is covered with felt)

 

Step 2: Lay Cord A down over diagram starting 8" in from left end of Cord A

Use straight pins to hold cord in place

 

 

Step 3:  Continue laying Cord A down in path of knot making sure to cross over or under according to the diagram

 

 

 

Step 4:  Repeat Steps 2-3 with Cord C by laying it on the opposite side of knot diagram with the 8" mark starting at * at the "C"

 

 

 
 
Step 5:  Repeat Steps 2-3 with Cord B - You will be laying Cord B right next to Cord A and following the same path



Step 6: Repeat Steps 2-3 with Cord D - You will be laying Cord D right next to Cord C and following the same path

 

Note that the beginning ends of all cords will be shorter than the ending ends - this will not affect the look of the finished project

 

 Below is the knot woven with the Luster Sheen yarn

 



Step 7:  Check that all over and under crossings are correct. Remove all pins.

Step 8:  Adjust all loops of the knot to remove spaces so knot looks as below.  Secure all crossings with a yarn needle and matching yarn on the WS of the woven knot.  Follow other finishing instructions in the pattern.

 

Step 9:  Cord ends will be different lengths. Mark all 8 cord ends with a pin 7" from the edge of woven knot.

 

 

 

 

Step 10:  Sew cord ends to WS of Back Tabs.

See instructions for remaining steps of finishing.