List of decorative knots

List of decorative knots

A decorative knot (also fancy knot[1]) is an often complex knot exhibiting repeating patterns. A decorative knot can be used for practical or aesthetic purposes.[2] A decorative knot is a knot that not only has practical use, but is also known for its decorative qualities.

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This is an alphabetical list of decorative knots.

See also

References

  1. ^ Owen, Peter (1994). The Book of Decorative Knots. Globe Pequot. p. 6. ISBN 9781558213043. http://books.google.com/books?id=lnr-ATR5po4C&lpg=PA137&dq=decorative%20knot&pg=PA6#v=onepage&q=decorative%20knot&f=false. Retrieved 2010-02-18. 
  2. ^ Owen, Peter (1994). The Book of Decorative Knots. Globe Pequot. p. 125. ISBN 9781558213043. http://books.google.com/books?id=lnr-ATR5po4C&lpg=PA137&dq=decorative%20knot&pg=PA125#v=onepage&q=decorative%20knot&f=false. Retrieved 2010-02-18. "they can be used for practical purposes or pure decoration" 

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