The Trinity Knot, sometimes called triqueta, is a celtic knotwork motif found in ancient gospels, stone carvings and church windows. It can be single or double and with or without the interlocking circle. In Christian contexts, it is thought to represent the Holy Trinity. However it is much older than Christianity.
The original meaning of the knot - if there was one - is unknown. However, the number 3 has been sacred to many cultures, beliefs and religions for longer than we even know. We still find it quite satisfying today. It represents stability and wholeness. Think mind, body, spirit - earth, sea, sky - past present future. Things are said to "come in threes".
To the Celts, it symbolised their Three Worlds. The Mortal world is the one we know best here on earth. The Otherworld is where spirits and deities dwell. And the Celestial world is inhabited by the sun, moon, and stars. Separate spheres influencing each other constantly.
There is also the triple goddess - Maiden, Mother, Crone - 3 forms of one powerful whole.
The Trinity Knot is a more contained symbol, it's elements overlapping. It is defensive rather than expansive, protective rather than outward-looking. It contains all things within it, holds them safe rather than releasing them to find their own way. The centre is often thought to represent the heart.
The 'knot' part of this Trinity Knot design is stitched in a pink thread that it very close in shade to the background. That's because I really wanted this to blend in and become more about the texture created by the stitch. A new stitch for me, as well as you! Braided chain really suits the thick band needed for the knot.
The floral circle however is stitched in colours meant to stand out much more against the pink fabric. Bright, lively shades invoking thoughts of growth and abundance.
We're learning some lovely stitches for flowers here that I hope you will be able to use again and again! I do try not to do too many floral designs as I often think embroidery is saturated with flowers. However, they do look good in stitch, don't they!?
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