Description: The Handbasket
Knot is a historical knot that can be used as
focal points for Macrame bracelets, since the
ends comes out at the sides.
You can also use this decorative knot as a
pendant, by attaching a necklace cord to the
loop at the top.
In the example shown, I used nylon Paracord,
which needs to be melted with a flame to prevent
the inner core from sliding out.
This Celtic knot is in
Decorative Fusion Knots, written
byJ. D. Lenzen.
Be sure to visit his website, Fusion
Knots, by clicking on the
link or image. The video gallery
contains tutorials for a variety of very
unique and appealing designs.
Step 1: Make a loop in
the center
of a 60-inch cord.
The left end should pass over
the right to make the crossing point at
the bottom.
Step
2: Make a smaller loop just
below, crossing the ends left over right.
Step 3:Flip
Loop 2 upward, so it fits inside
the middle of Loop 1.
Step
4: Pass the left
endunder
the upper part of the first loop.
Step 5: Move the right
end in a clockwise
direction. Weave over
- under - under - over the four
segments, as you bring it to the left.
The curved portion of the cord should
rest on the outside of
the two loops, at the right (see image
below).
Step 6: Move the left
end down, and pass it over
the right end. Rotate in a counter-clockwisedirection.
Pass it under
- over - under - over - under - over
the 6 segments, as you bring it to the
right.
Step 7: Tighten and
balance the Handbasket Knot.
The top loop should be larger than the
others.
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