Weaver's Knot.

Q: I have lost the directions on how to construct a "weaver's knot", which is a great knot to connect one thread to another. I think I saw it in an old 'Bead and Button' - but then, I gave them all away.

A: Here's a variation that produces the same (I'm told) results, but is easier than "chasing the rabbit around the fence" or whatever the teaching device is for the "weaver's knot": At the end of the new thread, tie a slip knot (you know, the kind you can pull on either end and the knot pulls right out.), leaving a tail that's about 6" long. Slide the knot down your thread until it it snug against your beadwork. Now the trick part if you don't have three hands (I use my teeth, but I can't recommend that, or I'd have every dentist in the country hounding me - you can to this with your hands once you get the hang of it). Holding the old thread tight (I tangle the work with my old thread in my teeth), pull the ends of the new thread away from each other sharply. You should hear an audible "click" as they lock together. Try tugging on the new thread. If it moves or if you didn't hear the click, it's not secure....but if you heard that click, that knot is in there!

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