Knotting Star and Knotting Flower - 8 and 16 Slots

Knotting Star with 8 Slots and Knotting Flower with 16 Slots

The knotting star or knotting flower is a practical DIY tool with which colorful bracelets and creative braiding patterns can be easily created. Due to the 8 or 16 slots, various patterns can be braided – perfect for individual friendship bracelets and creative decorations. Ideal for beginners and advanced crafters who enjoy handcrafts and unique designs.

Instructions for Knotting Star with 8 Slots:

A knotting star with 8 slots is perfect for braiding a beautiful, simple band. Here is a simple instruction for 7 different threads:

What you need:

• Knotting star with 8 slots
• 7 different threads (e.g. wool or yarn in different colors)
• Scissors

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the threads:

• Cut 7 threads to the desired length (approx. 50 cm or longer, depending on the desired length of the finished band).
• Lay the threads on top of each other and tie them together at one end with a knot. The knot serves as a holding point for the beginning of the band.

2. Arranging the threads in the knotting star:

• Place the knot in the center of the knotting star.
• Distribute the 7 threads in the slots of the knotting star, leaving one slot empty.
• Make sure the colors are evenly distributed and no similar colors are directly next to each other.

3. Braiding the band:

• Choose the empty slot as the starting point.
• Counting from this slot, count three threads counterclockwise and take the third thread.
• Pull the third thread into the empty slot.
• Repeat this process: The empty slot is now in a new position, and you count three threads counterclockwise again, take the third and pull it into the empty slot.

4. Continue:

• Continue this step continuously until your band has reached the desired length.
• Make sure to pull the threads evenly to achieve a clean, even band.

5. Completion:

• When you are finished, carefully remove the band from the knotting star.
• Tie the ends together and trim the threads if necessary.

Instructions for Knotting Flower with 16 Slots:

A knotting flower with 16 slots is ideal for braiding a beautiful, dense and colorful band. Here is a simple instruction for 15 different threads:

What you need:

• Knotting flower with 16 slots
• 15 different threads (e.g. wool or yarn in different colors)
• Scissors

Step-by-step instructions:

1. Preparing the threads:

• Cut 15 threads to the desired length (approx. 50 cm or longer depending on the desired length of the finished band).
• Lay the threads on top of each other and tie them together at one end with a knot. The knot serves as a holding point for the beginning of the band.

2. Arranging the threads in the knotting flower:

• Place the knot in the center of the knotting flower.
• Distribute the 15 threads in the slots of the knotting flower, leaving one slot empty.
• Make sure the colors are evenly distributed and no similar colors are directly next to each other.

3. Braiding the band:

• Choose the empty slot as the starting point.
• Counting from this slot, count three threads counterclockwise and take the third thread.
• Pull the third thread into the empty slot.
• Repeat this process: The empty slot is now in a new position, and you count three threads counterclockwise again, take the third and pull it into the empty slot.

4. Continue:

• Continue this step continuously until your band has reached the desired length.
• Make sure to pull the threads evenly to achieve a clean, even band.

5. Completion:

• When you are finished, carefully remove the band from the knotting star.
• Tie the ends together and trim the threads if necessary.

Have fun knotting your new bracelet!