Knotty Ruff Golden — Knots ((link))

"knotty ruff" "golden knots" refers to the dense, feathered fur around a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel’s

• Use rough jute or raw hemp cord (the "ruff" element).
• Tie alternating square knots and spiral knots to create bumpy, knotty clusters.
• Interweave gold metallic thread or gold-dipped wooden beads only at the "knot" intersections.
• The final piece becomes a Knotty Ruff Golden Knots wall hanging—a celebration of texture and light.

5. Visual Representations

• Running stitch gathering: stitch through the base fabric and pull to create even ruffles; topstitch knots along the edge.
• Pintucks and pleats: for more structured ruffs, sew pintucks or narrow pleats and overlay knot motifs.