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 2. Pass the new thread
(violet) over old back under the old thread
(green). and over itself in forming
a loop.
3. Bring the tail of 4. Pull gently while
the old thread down pinching the two threads
through the loop you of new thread together
just formed. 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.
Text and Drawings Copyright 2001 by Cathy Lielausis
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