Long airy knots — shawls that weigh nothing. AdvancedUS: skUK: sk
Solomon's Knot has the same name in US and UK patterns (abbreviated sk), so you can follow either without converting.
Video tutorial — pick your hand
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🎬 Right-handed video by Bella Coco on YouTube.
How to crochet the Solomon's Knot — step by step
Chain 1, then pull the loop on your hook up to about 2–2.5 cm (an inch) — keep this length consistent.
Yarn over and pull through the long loop. You'll see a single strand at the back of the loop — insert the hook under it.
Yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops (a single crochet around the strand). That's one knot.
Make knots in pairs and join them into a mesh by single-crocheting into the knot of the row below.
Instructions use US terms. Working left-handed? Do exactly the same moves as a mirror image — insert the hook from the same side of the stitch, working from left to right instead of right to left.
Where to use it
Lace stitches are built from chains and tall stitches with deliberate gaps. Great for shawls, summer tops and anything that needs drape.
Common mistakes with the Solomon's Knot
Losing chain counts mid-row — count every chain space, not every chain.
Using a hook that's too small; lace should be worked loosely so the holes open up after blocking.
Skipping blocking — lace looks like a crumpled mess until it's pinned out and steamed.
Planning a project with the Solomon's Knot? Use the free yarn calculator to work out how many skeins you need, and the foundation chain calculator to get the width right the first time.
The Solomon's Knot has the same name in UK and US terminology, abbreviated sk.
Is the Solomon's Knot good for beginners?
It is an advanced stitch — worth it, but practise on a swatch first. Long airy knots — shawls that weigh nothing.
Can I crochet the Solomon's Knot left-handed?
Yes. Left-handed crocheters work the same stitch as a mirror image — right to left becomes left to right. Crochets includes a left-handed video for the Solomon's Knot, and its pattern tools write instructions in your working direction.
What is the Solomon's Knot used for?
Lace stitches are built from chains and tall stitches with deliberate gaps. Great for shawls, summer tops and anything that needs drape.
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