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1 Carrick Knot mat 3 – then repeat
using the simple
for each of the
vertices of the
above as the start,
make an overhand Cross.
knot in the first
arm…

2 – then make a

second overhand
knot in the next
arm anti-
clockwise…

4 the final knot,

doubled in a fine
red cord.

Here’s a version of a Celtic Cross that has a Carrick
Knot at each vertex, which gives a more robust look
and additional stability to the piece.

2 Bring the end of the

overhand Knot over,
under, over, to start
the half-knot…

1 the beginning single-pass Carrick Knot Cross.

3 – then pass under, over, under, over

to complete the Carrick Knot out of
the overhand knot.