How to draw Celtic Knots on a Grid

I've recently got into drawing Celtic Knots and have been using a method I've used for years, adapted from a book I had over twenty years ago. If you know which book it might be, please do let me know because I've forgotten!

I do have some recommendations for finding more about Celtic Art. A couple of channels on YouTube; David Nicholls and Aon Celtic Art are both really helpful. I've also been working through Aidan Meehan's 'The Book of Celtic Design' and have found lots of inspiration there.

I also have a watercolour celtic knot tutorial over on my other channel:

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I like uni-pin waterproof fine line drawing pens. I use every size from 0.03 to 0.8 so I buy them in sets of multiple sizes whenever I see an offer on them!

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Made by me to be perfect for making circular designs! I used to sell these but they were pricey to make in small quantities so didn't sell many ... but if there's demand, I could look into it again!

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This is my second youtube channel. Find my watercolour tutorials over at @LouDavis

I'm a printmaker, specialising in screen print. Most of my work begins with fine liner drawing so I'm highlighting that on this channel.

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[Dawn-roqb]

Making Celtic knots has been the biggest mystery for me. Thank you helping me to understand how to start. ❤😮

[reuma]

Kia ora from Aotearoa (New Zealand)! Wow thank you for sharing this easy, well explained tutorial. I got half way of watching another woman doing a tutorial on the Celtic knot, & I was just left totally confused & frustrated, but thanks to you I can now learn this with ease. I've also checked out some more of your beautiful work & am very happy to be a new subscriber for you ❤ thank you again & I hope my message finds you & you're family well. 💌

[doriskarloff]

Great and clear demonstration. This is a nice, straightforward method.

[pennylane]

Hello from Tasmania, Australia. Thank you, that was so satisfying to watch. ❤️🇦🇺

[kitjank]

You have some of the best tutorials on YouTube! Thank you for sharing these!

[chrislora]

I love the David Nicholls videos! He’s quite funny and has quite a portfolio of beautiful art. I am still trying to practice enough so I can figure the weaving by myself. Your explanations as you drew the knots are very helpful. Thank you! Hope to see more.

[smchalk]

You are an excellent teacher. New subscriber!

[melaniehellum]

So helpful to do it with her . Helps to set the concept in the brain

[lburgess]

Brilliant, clear and concise. Thank you for a great tutorial.

[phoebebaker]

This is a great tutorial! I especially love the skinny curvy one at the end.

[charmainedudley]

WOW!!! I've always struggled with the ends .... you've made it incredibly simple! Now it's quick & easy, peasy, japanesey!!! You have no idea how much frustration, wrinkles & paper you've saved me bwahahahahahahaha! Forever grateful. A multitude & endless blessings to you! Thank you once again! Greetings from Cape Town, South Africa 👋😊

[DeniseSchultz]

The book I’m thinking of went into a box when I moved a few months ago, so I can’t access it yet. It was hand-drawn and possibly comb-bound, and advanced from simple geometrics to complex geometrics to animal interlaces. It was 8 1/2 by 11 and it was drawn on a boat in the San Francisco Bay Area, in the 1980s. When I find it, I’ll post the Title & Author here.
Thank you for the tour. 🌱🌿💚

[hashsand]

I'm thrilled to learn how to draw these! Thank you!

[nattyw]

Lovely..thanks for showing us your process..💛🇨🇦🇺🇲✍💛

[barbclark]

Love these, Lou. I’ve been making Celtic designs this month too. You give some really useful tips, like making the little dots into diamonds. I’m definitely going to try some more of these ideas. Thank you.

[grainned]

Thankyou Lou. This makes so much more sense now ❤️

[IRISHWARLORD]

Ingenious way of not making a mistake with a cross over líne.

[doreenbirkett]

Thankyou, I have always wanted to know how to draw a Celtic knot. You have broken it down nicely. I have just started to do Zentangles & Zentangle Art I absolutley love this. From an Australian

[Scallywagins]

So well explained! Thanks so much. Now I’ve found a new obsession 😂

[marielouisedavidson]

Thank you for this! You are such a great instructor.