In many cultures, threads are seen as being spirit pathways. In the Romanian folklore, it was once believed that a vampire traveled upon the moonlight spun thread of weavers to drink the blood of the sun and moon. This vampire, the Varcolai, would only depart into other celestial spheres if the thread was broken.

Threads have been used to travel, trap, and confuse. As well as a means for energy to travel and move through. I recall this to the spinners and weavers of Fate. The hidden tapestry upon which we are all woven.

The Doms used to hang fishnets over the door to protect against vampires, as it believed that the vampire would spend all of its time counting the knots and become confused with the task.

Even the Cailleach was considered to be a spinner of silver threads. Goddesses in German folklore who also are considered to be spinners include Perchtl and Berchtholda. Aradia is also considered to be the Mistress of spinners under her epithet of Doamna Zinelor.

Spells of knots are usually placed near the target of the energy for maximum effectiveness. For best results, they are most often worn on the person.

Resources

Jackson, Nigel. "Call of the Horned Piper." (Berks: Capall Bann Publishing, 1994.)