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I have been trying to figure how to actually count knots on a real rug. I looked at a diagram of the Persian knot and it looks to me that it covers two warps. If that is the case, should I divide the number of "bumps" by two? Sometimes it looks to me like there are two threads of the same color. Is the yarn doubled or is this 2 knots? I have a photo of the back of one carpet but I'm not sure how to attach it so it might not show up. I cut out a 1" by 1" square and put it over the back of the carpet. One row of knots got blacked out (because of the camera angle I guess). But if someone could clarify this it would be a bit help to me. Thanks to all. Injun10 attached the following image(s):
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Hello and welcome to the forum injun. I counted 11x11 or 121 KPSI. I think what you're calling bumps in the same color is the yarn ply. The first minute is really boring, but all info in here is useful. http://www.rugrag.com/po...ty-Kerman2c-Sarouk.aspx
If you have questions after reading the top link and watching the video below, let me know
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Thank you. Your reply is very helpful. I did watch the video also. This is the first thing I have seen that actually explains and shows how to count knots. What I mean by "bump", is basically the raised portion that is visible from the back over each warp. So I conclude that each time the yarn goes over a warp is counted as a knot. The yarn in my particular case is double ply and that would account for 2 "bumps" each time (mostly) for each knot.
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Rank: Administration Groups: Administration, Dealers, Member Joined: 2/9/2008(UTC) Posts: 2,285 Points: 6,103 Location: New York
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exactly! I like the cardboard cutout, very creative
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