Hello everyone. I’m one of the new people. I learned about knots and the Ashley Book from a teacher when I was an apprentice electrician. Here’s my question: Where can I find the appropriate line for knotted rosaries? I am using 2mm utility cord that I purchased at REI in Chicagoland USA. It stretches a great deal and the knots are not easy to tie. Normally people use nylon three stranded twine. I wanted to go with the double braided utility cord. I have only completed one of these and during my first attempt I ran out of twine. I don’t even know what the knot I am using is called. I need to find line that is small in diameter and doesn’t stretch. Thanks.
Braided line, and rattail, will work much better than laid cord.
But in need, all string can be used. I would go for a streching cord before I would pick up laid string to make this kind of project.
In the USA there is something for sale that is known as ‘handy hunderds’, fishing or utility line and it comes in several different sizes and colors.
I do not know where to purchage it, as I do not live in your part of the world, but I hear that it is rather common.
It is a fine braided line.
An other kind of string that is often used for this kind of work is called rattail, and is for sale in Chinese stores and craft stores, and in stores where you can buy wrapping paper and fancy things to wrap packages, as it is often used for that.
This cord is a satin weave, very shiny and soft to the hands.
And you might find it on-line too, websites with Chinese knots sometimes sell it. (I think our member KnotMe has a link on her website.)
And if I remember right, there is also a ‘rosary knot’ site that sells the cord needed, but it has been many years since I have had that site as a link. I guess they will still be around.
Willeke
Try FNT Industries Inc. they have an assortment of Rosary twine in various colors and give directions on making them.
As for “Rat tail”, this is a brand name which uses Rayon. Much less expensive is a similar braid made from nylon. Good source is the the Satin cord Store, they have different sizes and a large selection of colors. I was pleased with their service.
Cat. Larry