Make a slip knot (start of a chain) with a short tail.
Insert the new thread (green) through the loop.
Pull both ends of the slipknot.
You are successful if you feel a slight snap. To test, pull on the green thread. If it pulls apart, try again.
If done right, this knot will not pull apart like a square knot will, and the added bonus is that it is smaller.
Continue with the rest of the threads.Other instructions seemed complicated to me, and I couldn't remember it the next time I needed to tie a weaver's knot. I needed something I could remember without having to get out a book. What could be easier than remembering to start with a slip knot?
Happy weaving!
Jenny
I'm bookmarking this item. Thanks Jenny!
ReplyDeleteJenny, thanks for this. It's so much clearer than any instructions I have seen!
ReplyDeleteHoly Salmon! A slipknot! I can do that, which means I can do a weavers knot. That means I can weave! YAY!
ReplyDeleteOh, is that all there is too it? Takes me ages to tie a weaver's knot with an instruction book at my side, I did wonder why it was such a popularly used knot and yet so hard to tie! Thanks for letting the secret out.
ReplyDeletewhat a terrific tip! thanks for the great pictures of the process, too.
ReplyDeleteJenny, thanks for visiting my blog and taking the time to leave a comment. What a great knot and an excellent tutorial. I will definitely add it to my link list.
ReplyDeleteOh thank goodness! Now I'll finally remember how to do this.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
ReplyDeleteTina