It is believed that the decorative knot “monkey fist” has a special magical power, because unlike other talismans, it is characterized by a special shape - a ball, although the remaining nodules are flat. Make it not so difficult, the main thing is to carefully study the instructions.
Node history
This decorative knot acquired such an original name due to its similarity to a small fist. It was used in the distant past, in cases where a ship in distress needed to be thrown to save another rope to save the ship. In this case, this marine unit served as a weighting agent. A small core was placed inside it, and then it easily reached the side of another vessel.
Necessary materials and tools
To weave a decorative knot “fist of a monkey”, you will need:
- rope or rope;
- a ball corresponding to the size of the future node (wooden, glass, plastic or metal);
- tool for tightening the knot (you can use the usual knitting needle);
- when weaving, the hand will serve as a frame.
How to weave a decorative knot "Monkey fist"
To complete the knot, you need to take the cord, press it to the palm of your hand with the little finger, throw it over the thumb, and then put it between the ring finger and little finger.
After this, you should perform several turns, clinging the lace to the thumb and little finger. The number of turns will correspond to the diameter of the rope used and the diameter of the weighting compound (the ball should completely hide behind the turns of the cord). Next, the rope is wrapped around the little finger and make a similar number of turns around the first. At this stage, it is necessary to insert the weighting agent inside and continue weaving.
A similar number of turns should completely cover the ball. Particular attention should be paid to the fact that the final batch of coils should capture the part of the lace that covered the little finger.
After completing the weaving, the knot should be tightened. To do this, first release the thumb and tighten the released loops (separately, each curl). When the first group of loops is pulled up, you can release the little finger. Next, you need to pull up another loosened group of loops. This should be done gradually.
In the end, you need to take the knitting needle and with its help make the final puff. But it is necessary to perform it in several stages, so that the decorative knot is smooth and does not warp. Such a product can become a key ring or amulet. However, in this case, the “fist of a monkey” needs to be continued a little or fixed with the help of other types of weaving.
Decorative knot "monkey fist" in the design of the room
Creating an interior in a marine style, the “fist of a monkey” knot can be used as a decorative element. It will fit perfectly into the overall picture of the room, and will also become an original emphasis for doors, which can be hung on the doorknob or put next to it.
The principle of its creation is the same as in the instructions described above. However, in order for the decorative element to look more massive, for its manufacture you will need about 4 meters of twine of medium thickness or a rope, in addition a tennis ball and filler (sand, rice or small pebbles) will be useful for weighting.
Before you create a decorative knot, you need to practice on a thinner rope, performing all the steps in sequence. To create an emphasis on the door, the “fist of a monkey” must be weighted using a tennis ball. A small incision should be made on it and fill the ball with the selected filler. If it was decided to use sand for these purposes, then after this the incision must be sealed with tape.
Weighted tennis ball is placed inside, slightly stretching the knot. Caution should be taken to tighten the knot. You need to work out each loop, without leaving spaces. In addition, the decorative knot can be improved by hiding its tips. If they are not needed, they are simply cut off and hidden in the next three loops.