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Chinese Snake Knot

 
Chinese Snake Knot
 

Description: The Chinese Snake Knot symbolizes good fortune, due to the fact that it’s considered bad luck if a snake is killed or injured if found in a home. The snake is considered the guardian of treasure and riches, so it’s not surprising that the Chinese people have a knot named after that creature. This decorative knot is not seen in Macrame all that often, but it makes a beautiful chain. You could use it as a purse handle, as part of a handcrafted necklace, or anytime you need a snug, slender chain of knots.

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Step 1: You will need 2 strands of cord, at least 36 inches long to practice the Chinese Snake knot. While learning this technique, try to use 2 different colors if you can.
 
  Clockwise Loop Around Left Cord   Step 2: Lay two cords in front of you, vertically. Make a clockwise loop with the cord on the right, approximately 4 to 6 inches from the end. Pass under, then over the left cord as you make the loop. The strand should cross over itself on the right, and end up heading in a downward direction. It should resemble a fish, with a head, and upper and lower tails.  
 
  Path of Left Hand Loop   Step 3: Use the top portion of the left cord, and start making a second loop. Pass the cord under the upper tail of the “fish shape”, and over the bottom one, as you make a clockwise circle. The end needs to pass through the other loop from the top, making sure to go over itself in the center. Tighten the knot by pulling on all four ends.  
 
  Passing End Through Tightened Loop   Step 4: Use the right strand again, and direct the end under the left "tail", below the knot, as you make a clockwise circle. Pass the end down and into the tightened loop made by the left cord. This is where using different colors comes in handy. If you used the same color, it’s the loop furthest to the right.

 
 
  Passing End Through Loop on Back of Design   Step 5: Turn the design over. Using the new right-hand strand (the opposite color), make another loop similar to the one in step 4. Remember to pass under the left strand. Direct the end into the knot made in step 4. It’s the one closest to the right of the design.  
 
Step 6: Keep repeating step 5 over and over until you are satisfied with the length of the Chinese Snake Knot chain. You can finish this design with a button knot or simply weave the ends into the design to secure the cords. Make sure to treat the ends to resist unraveling.

 
 
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