This book makes me want to take up knotting - Sacred Knots: Create, adorn, and transform through the art of knotting by Lise Silva Gomes. In her modern guide to knotting this self-taught fiber artist shares her journey from unwittingly collecting macrame pamphlets in thrift shops in 2012, to present day avant-garde knotting artist, teacher and author. Her reverence for the craft and it's variations bursts through the pages. Part 1, the basics, looks at the fundamentals of knotting. Learn about the tools, materials, knots and techniques. Part 2, the projects, use the skills you learned in Part 1 to make gorgeous pieces - from fabulous jewelry to wall hangings and more. Projects range in skill level and material costs. Part 3, the sacred, will inspire mindfulness in your creative practice. In this section you will find tools that will help you shape your own personal knotting practice. The complete table of contents is listed below. Knotting offers diverse possibilities. Is there a knotting practice unique to your background? This 176 page paperback was released November 3, 2020 by publisher Roost Books. Get your copy below!
CONTENTS
Preface: My Personal Journey in Knotting
Introduction: Knotting a Thread from Past to Present
Part 1
KNOTTING BASICS
The Materials
A Guide to Knotting
The Basics
Square Knot
Double Coin
Cross Knot
Sun Cycle
Sailor's Breastplate
Cloud Knot
Weaver's Plait
Plafond
Pipa Knot
Finishing and Embellishing Techniques
Part 2
KNOTTING PROJECTS
Pipa Knot Earrings
Mãe d'Água Necklace and Earrings Set
Satin Bookmark
Sun Worshiper Statement Necklace
Cross Knot Stacking Bracelet
Colorblock Woven Knot Panel
Double Coin Curtain
Knot Appliqué Jacket
Part 3
KNOTTING AS A PERSONAL PRACTICE
Knotting as a Meditation
Practicing Intention
Making Affirmations
Fiber Practice Journal: Intention Log
Knotting for Relaxation
Practicing Creativity
Recording your Personal Journey
Resources
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Try the easy 4-step square knot from page 43. If you don't have a piece of cord find something else. I used butcher's twine.
Sacred Knots ISBN-13 : 978-1611807776 is available worldwide at Roost Books. Roost Books publish lifestyle books that aim to inspire - focusing on the areas of cooking, creativity, family, and nature. Ron Longe PR has generously offered to giveaway 3 copies! Three winners will be selected at random. Open until December 6, 2020. USA addresses only. Good luck!
I want to learn this
ReplyDeleteI do not know of any knotting practices in our background
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My daughter is a die hard knitter she wouldlove this .
ReplyDeleteJust knitting and crocheting. No fancy knots that I know of.
ReplyDeleteMy mother made many patchwork quilts that required her to tie lots of knots.
ReplyDeleteCeltic knots and sailing knots!
ReplyDeleteDS
Macrame!
ReplyDeleteDeb
Many years ago when I was a young wife, my mother in law taught me how to macrame hanging plant holders.
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My dad was a farmer. He taught me how to braid with the twine that came off of hay bales. He did use knots sometimes but unfortunately never taught them to me.
ReplyDeleteI live on an island so at one point my life I was a fisherman or fisher woman and there are a million knots for that plus knitting bait bags and I like to do regular knitting and crocheting I would love to try out this book and see what's in there
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