How To Tie A Weaver s Knot

Attempting to sew a book of even moderate size with a single long thread quickly gets out of hand (I know, Ive done it). In the early stages one must endlessly pull thread through the sewing holes like a magician pulling handkerchiefs from his sleeve. This causes the thread to twist back on itself, often creating spontaneous knots. If you eventually succeed in reaching the end of the book without it devolving into a tangled mess, as often as not you find youve miscalculated and come up short anyway. There has to be a better way. That way is the weavers knot. This knot has the advantages of being strong, slim, and easily tied to even very short lengths of thread. It allows the bookbinder to work with manageable lengths of thread, joining new pieces whenever it becomes necessary. In this video Ill show you how to tie it. I am generally following Keith A. Smiths instructions from his book NonAdhesive Binding: Books Without Glue or Paste. Smith recommends that when tying the weavers knot,