How to Construct a Knotwork

	Stage One
		Draw a rectangle in light pencil. It doesn't matter what units you use, the one to the left is 10cm by 6cm. Divide each side of the rectangle into equal units. It is very important to start half a unit from each corner, in this case 1cm from each corner as we are using units of 2cm.

	Stage Two
		Draw diagonal lines in light pencil to connect each of the markings around the edge, then draw curves on the outside of your rectangle to connect each mark with the next one. Note how the corners are done.

	Stage Three
		Now draw lines in heavier pencil parallel to each of the diagonals and curves to create a thicker line. The resulting pattern looks a bit like a colourless tartan.

	Stage Four
		Carefully rub out the lines of the rectangle and the central diagonal lines. This allows you to see what the finished band will look like. Once you are more sure about knotworks you will be able to skip this stage.

	Stage Five
		This is the tricky bit. Start at the top left hand corner, in order to create an interlacing effect, follow the broad band along with your finger then as you go erase the first two lines which cross your path. Skip the next two, then erase the next and so on. Think of the broad band as going over and under itself. Finally, draw the lines in with a pen.

	Stage Six
		This is the knotwork coloured in. This knotwork is made up of two interlacing ribbons. Experiment with different numbers of units for the sides of your rectangle. This knotwork is 4units (plus two halves) by 2 units (plus two halves). If you use units with no common factor (eg 3 by 5) plus halves at the corners you can make a knotwork with one continuous line.