Description: This Maedate Knot is a well known Asian design that represents the insignia or badge of a Samurai Kabuto, which is a helmet. Some of these emblems represented familes, while others represented ranks or professions. Round forms like this knot represent the sun or moon. As a decorative knot, this interesting technique is very unique and makes an appealing decoration for almost any Macrame project.
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After searching a long time, I finally found this in "Decorative Fusion Knots"written by J. D. Lenzen.
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Step 1: Start by making a loop in the center of a 36-inch cord. The left end should pass over the right to make the crossing point.
Step 2: Take the end that is resting on the right, and make a counter-clockwise loop. Arrange it so it's resting somewhat on top of the first loop, and to the right. There should be three distinct spaces.
Step 3: Identify the right and left sides of each loop. Move the left side of Loop 2 OVER the right side of it. Make sure it passes under the right side of Loop 1 as you move it towards the right.
Move the right side of Loop 1 UNDER the left side of it. Both these steps will create a figure 8 shape in the middle of the design.
This is what the Maedate knot should look like when you are finished moving the two segments.
Step 5: Tighten the knot and adjust the size of the loops by pulling on the ends gently.
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