Chinese Snake Knot
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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.
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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. |
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| 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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