Chinese Step Knot

Description: The Chinese Step Knot, also known as the Triple Connection Knot, is a decorative knot that resembles a bead when completed. This Macrame knot works best if the cord material is more than 4mm in diameter, otherwise it doesn’t show up well. It looks great if using Satin Rattail Cord, which has a beautiful sheen and is very soft and luxurious.

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Step 1: Obtain a strand of cord, at least 12 inches long to practice. The left end is called the standing end, since it is not used to make the knot. The right portion is the working end.

Make a clockwise loop with the working end, around your index finger as shown. Cross over the standing end as you bring the working up.

Step 2: Wrap the working end around the standing end three times, rotating top to bottom. Tie it around your finger as shown. Wrap from right to left.

Note that there is a loop now, on the right.

Step 3: Slide the coils off your fingers. Pass the working end through the center of the loop, heading into it from the top.

Tighten the knot by pulling the slack out gradually.

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