Q: Whats a Celtic Knot?

A: knot is a design that has the following"

Over-and-under construction: The cords of the knotwork are woven such that cord intersections alternate between "overs" and "unders". In rare cases, you may see two overs or two unders in a row on a pattern that can not be drawn the correct way, but these are rare.

Uniform cord width: The cords of the knotwork design maintain a consistent width. However, if the knotwork makes a transition into some other pattern or decoration, you may see some variation in cord width during the transition.

Pointed returns: When a cord turns back on itself, the turning point is generally spade-shaped, not U-shaped.

Repetition: Knotwork is intended for use along borders or to fill space; therefore, it is a small pattern, repeated over and over. Knotwork that does not follow a repeating pattern tends to look like a bowl of spaghetti.

Single-cord construction: The best examples of knotwork are a single, continuous cord that turns back on itself rather than several intertwined cords. Some patterns require two or more cords, but ideally a single strand should be used.

However, these are just the general guidelines, and many variations can be made to those rules, still keeping the name of the Celtic knot.


Q: What in the world is this Celtic Knot Club?

A: "Celtic knot club.. well, it's really just an idea commiealex mentioned to me, and I said it was good. Just a place for new designs, new evolutions of celtic knotwork, norse knotwork, anykind of knotwork to find it's way and maybe inspire other people to look into it. Hopefully, we'll have some history behind knots and innovative ways of looking at the uses of knotwork, both in art and in everyday life. I think. " -Kaidoh

I would also like to add that it is a great place to get new ideas or styles or techniques, and incorporate them into your new designs, a thing I always find helpful. -Alex


Q: Can I submit my own work to be featured on the site?

A: Sure, just send one of the administrators a note, and we'll get on it right away. As we get more members and more submissions at the same time, we'll confer as to which piece to post, but for now, anything goes.

Q: Who is eligible to join?

A: Anyone who has an interest in or likes doing knots of any kind is more than welcome to become a part of the club


Q: How do I join?

A: Simply send a note with JOIN as the topic or something of the like, and someone will add you to the list.




Other questions will be added later along with answers to them

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