Chinese Button Knot
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Description:
The Chinese Button Knot is very popular, and is frequently
seen in traditional clothing worn by the Chinese people.
When you see it, you wonder how this interesting decorative
knot is tied. Follow the steps outlined to find out.
This knot makes a neatly finished round design anywhere on a cord,
and can be used as a jewelry fastener.
You should practice constructing this important Macrame knot several times, first designing it on a surface. As you become comfortable with it, try holding it as you make the loops.
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Revised in January, 2010 |
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Step 1: Secure one end of a 60-inch cord to your board. Take the other end and create the first loop, rotating counter-clockwise. Secure the crossing point. |
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Step 2: Make the second loop with the working end, moving in a counter-clockwise direction. It should rest to the left of loop 1. Both ends should pass under the horizontal portion of the cord. In the image, that's the area by the pin. |
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Step 3: Take the working end and make the third loop, rotating in a clockwise direction. It should rest north of loop 1. Direct the end through the 3 spaces made by loops 1 and 2.
Weave through the coils (under,over,under, over). |
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Step 4: Make the fourth loop, also in a clockwise direction. Pass over the secured tail, and into loop 3 from below. Weave over and under as you make your way to the bottom of the knot. |
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| Step 5: Now comes the fun part! Tightening the Chinese Button Knot is best accomplished by removing the slack from one loop at a time. If you do it in the order you made them, it's really a whole lot easier. Take your time and adjust the coils until you have a nicely rounded knot. |
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When tightening this knot, you can leave one loop large, in case you want to hang something.
I've seen this done for key chains, cell phone loops, and wind chimes. |
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