At our November member meeting we will have a hands-on project. Rose Covert will teach us how to make a Monkey Fist Knot.

REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. You are welcome to attend and provide your own materials: a marble (not large) and about 5 feet of cord. Email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com to get on the list for the Zoom link.

Date & Time: Thursday, November 16, 2023, 6:30 pm PST

Location: Online via Zoom. You will get a link in your email.

Cost: $5

Number of Students: Unlimited

Instructor: Rose Covert

The monkey fist knot is a fun and meditative knot to tie. Historically, it was used to make a ball at the end of a rope and was often tied around some kind of ball to add weight. The knot was traditionally used by sailors to throw a line from ship to shore or another ship. Today it’s used decoratively as knots for lidded baskets and/or decorative elements on baskets, as well as for key chains, earrings, cufflinks, zipper pulls and as the knot in frog closures for jackets. 

We will be using hemp rope to tie the knot and a glass marble to wind the knot around. You will be able to make 1-2 monkey fist knots. You will receive enough material for 2 knots.

Register by clicking “add to cart” below. Last day to register is October 26. This event is open to Guild members only. If you are not a Guild member but would like to become one, click here.

If you have any questions about this event, email ColumbiaBasinBasketryGuild@gmail.com