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Weaver’s Knot

Text and drawings by Cathy Lielausis AKA Glass Cat Beads

The Weaver’s Knot is also known as the sheet wind by sailors. When used in thread

instead of rope, it is the smallest and strongest knot I have ever used. Until I saw it side

by side with the Tailor’s Knot I didn’t believe it. I find this knot to be perfect for joining

threads in seed-bead pieces.

You can use glue or not as you prefer. If you make the knot close to the piece so that it

doesn’t get pulled on a lot before it settles into your piece then you don’t need glue.

Please don’t use nail polish. It will dry brittle, discolor your piece and flake off with

wear. If you want the added security of glue, use professional glue such as G-S Hypo

Cement.

1. Loop new thread

(violet) over old

(green).

2. Pass the new thread

back under the old thread

and over itself in forming

a loop.

3. Bring the tail of

the old thread down

through the loop you

just formed.

4. Pull gently while

pinching the two threads

of new thread together

and the two threads of old

thread together. DO NOT

JERK. This will form

into two interlocking

loops. If formed properly

this will be very tight and

secure.

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Tips & Extras - Weaver's Knot.pdf