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Celtic Knots

Here are some examples of Celtic knots and how to draw them yourself.

Methods of drawing Celtic knots

Felt-tip pen method
Double strands
Dots method
Copying Celtic knots
Non-square grid Celtic knots
Making Celtic knots on computer
Interactive Celtic knot designer
Outline Celtic knots examples to colour in

Examples of Celtic knots from

The Isle of Man
Dublin, Ireland
Cornwall
Northumberland
Derby
Wales
Illuminated manuscripts
Mosaics
Dürer

Extention of Celtic knot concept to real knots:
Reef or square knot
Sheet Bend

I recommend the following books:
  • Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Painting by Carl Nordenfalk - buy UK or USA
  • Mosaics of the Greek and Roman World by Katherine M. D. Dunbabin - buy UK or USA
  • Design your own Celtic knots using a special technique by cutting paper - very clever!
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You may also be interested in my website on mazes or mosaics or Greek keys or any of my other websites.

My name is Jo Edkins - any comments or queries to jo.edkins.knot@gwydir.demon.co.uk

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