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Materials Number 4 thread 30cm x 9 pieces (9 roses) Number 7 rose leaves 6 or 9 pieces Number 26 metal wires x 3 (split into 9) Ribbon 30cm x 1 Some green tape Safety(brooch) pin x 1 1. First make a button knot as a rose bud, the number of these made is to [...]
This is our first article with full instructions to create a chinese knot hanger. This knot is a base knot and is known by many names. I just call it the lucky water margin chinese knot as the bulky pear form reminds me of a water margin often used in chinese legends. Naturally, it’s charm [...]
Using the furthest thread on the left as starting point, then continue using the next thread left to right as shown. Using the furthest thread on the right as starting point, then continue from the next thread right to left as shown.
Basic technique for chinese knots: Left-right wheel knot
To continue our basic chinese knot technique-series Double entwined knot Read to learn more:
The difference between the golden hoop knot and the snake knot is that the golden hoop knot loops across 2 loops, whereas the snake knot loops through only one
The golden hoop knot is another base technique for creating chinese knots. It looks a lot like a number 8 knot.
The 4th base technique for creating chinese knots. The reverse 8. It’s the same steps as the normal 8, but the direction of the thread is different, technique the same.
The instructions to make another base chinese knot. The number 8 knot.
Another base technique. The threads are colour coded to make it easier for you to recognize.