Tying The Friendship Knot - Daniel Craig
Chinese Macramé:Tying the Friendship Knot
FAQsIntroduction to Chinese MacraméQ: Why do my series of Bird Knots not lookneat?Other Sources:A: First, make sure that you tie the knots inthe same direction and that strings B, C, andD are kept straight. Also, make sure thatyour knots are not too tight or too loose; theyshould only be tight enough to keep theirshape.Jiang Nan Ren JiaA unique folk craft, Chinese Macramé (Chinese Knots) originatedtwo thousand years ago in China. Chinese people believe thatthese hand-crafted knots prevent calamity and bring good luck.Knots often represent themes of power, harmony, friendship andunity. To this day they are commonly given as gifts to others as atoken of good will. With their classic elegance and ever-changingvariations, the knots serve both practical and ornamental purposes.They may be used to adorn clothing or can be hung on a wall toward off evil spirits.Chinese knots can range from very small (button sized) to verylarge (wall hangings). They are traditionally made from cotton,silk or hemp and incorporate beans, beads, bells, jade pieces andother small decorations.1Chinese Macramé is based on dozens of basic knots which arenamed according to their distinctive shapes, usages, or origins.The Two Coins Knot, for example, is so named because it isshaped like two overlapping coins similar to the ones used inancient China. The Button Knot can actually function as a button,and the Reversed Swastika Knot is derived from the Buddhistsymbol, which was commonly seen on the streamers hangingdown from the waistband of the Buddhist Goddess of Mercy.Q: Where can I find the materials for making Chinese Macramé?A: Most craft stores should carry these materials.Q: Where can I find further informationabout Chinese Macramé?A: Refer to the books listed under “references” and the websites listed to the right.There are also many books at your localbookstore or craft store on ChineseMacramé.Q: Where can I add beads and other decorations?A: You can add decorations anywhere inyour Chinese Macramé. You may consideradding them within the series of Bird Knots,where you tie off the ring of Bird Knots, orwhere you tie the Flower Knots.Jiang Nan Ren Jia:/go1.163.com/jiangnanren/zhgj/zhgj.htmChinese hinese Knot:www.chineseknotting.org/Two Snakes:twosnake.myetang.com/Zhong Guo Jie:www.chineseknot.com/Hua Yang Nian Hua:vix.topcool.net/index.htmlJie Yi Fang:www.myknots.com/10
20. Decorate / embellish: Decorate thefinished product with beads/beans or otherornaments.Lui, YanniReferences:E-Chinaj (2001). China Knots Web.Retrieved from: http://e-chinaj.com/new page 2.htm (Sept. 6, 2001).Liu, Yanni (2001). China Knots.Guangxi, China: Science and TechnologyPublications.Jiang Nan Ren Jia (2001). Retrievedfrom: http://go1.163.com/jiangnanren/zhgj/zhgj.htm (Oct. 6, 2001).9The Friendship KnotTools & MaterialsThe Friendship Knot, which is actuallya series of continuous loops, or BirdKnots, symbolizes the conception oflong-lasting friendship. In China thecircular ring traditionally representsunity and harmony. This knot fullyreflects the profundity of highlycollectivistic Chinese culture, which putsheavy emphasis on harmony infriendship.1 string, 2 yards long1 string, 2.5 yards long1 stick(chopstick or pencil)ScissorsBeads or beansThe instructions below will direct youin learning to tie two basic Chinese knots:the Bird Knot and the Flower Knot.Through combining these two knots youwill learn how to create and personalizethe Friendship Knot.Optional Materials:Needle and threadCardboard4 push pinsOther ornamentsTips for selectingmaterials:String should be a littlestiff, textured, andflexible, with luster andbright color.Red is preferred; ittraditionally representsgood fortune. Becauseblack and whiterepresent death, theyshould not be used.2
The Bird Knot16.You will be fixing the string to the stick using the Bird Knot. This knot is so namedbecause it looks like a bird (see illustration).Tip: Try holding thestick between yourknees.Note: The two loopsare the bird’s “wings.”1. Fold one length of string in half.17.Make theleft string10” longeron the firstknot only2. Drape the folded end over the stick.18. Take out the pins and pull the flower tight.3. Pull the loose ends through the resultingloop.19. Repeat the process above, tying a FlowerKnot on each remaining string.4. Pull tight.Variation: You maysew two or moreflower knots togetherin different combinations (see picture).38
The Flower KnotYou will be making a Flower Knot on each ofthe remaining strings.5. Follow steps 1-3 again using the otherpiece of string and the same stick.14. Thread one bead or bean on eachremaining string before you begin the flowerknots.Variation: You maychoose not to addbeads or you mayadd even morebeads.Tip: For this step, laythe entire FriendshipKnot horizontally onthe piece of cardboard.6. Take string A (longest string) and loop itin front of and around string B. Take stringD and loop it in front of and around stringC.15. Using the piece of cardboard and thepush-pins, begin tying the Flower Knot onone string.Note: The shadedarea of the picturerepresents what youare doing now.Tip: Start tying theknot at the very top ofthe string and makeyour loops small.Make the “petals”the same size.7Note: Though thesedo not look the same,they are still BirdKnots.7. Continue looping string A (longeststring) around strings B, C, and D in thesame direction and mannerPush a push-pin into the cardboard at eachpoint where you create a loop to hold it inplace.Tip: Make the knotsjust tight enough tohold their shape.Variation: You mayalso choose to create adifferent pattern ofBird Knots by tyingstring A around stringsB, C, and D. And thentying string D aroundstrings C, B, and A.4
8. Continue tying Bird Knots with string Auntil approximately 4” remain. Make theseries of knots at least 6” long.12. Using string A,begin tying a series of BirdKnots around the loose ends of the ring. Thiswill “tie off” the ring.9.Take the stick out of the knots; be carefulnot to influence the finished shape.13. Tuck the loose ends of the string intothe middle of the tie-off using the pointedend of a pencil.Tip:Stop periodically toadjust the BirdKnots from top tobottom. Make surethe tightness isconsistent.Variation: You maychoose to sew theends together with aneedle and thread.10. Bring each end of the series of Bird Knotstogether and hold them in place to form theseries of Bird Knots into a ring.14. Gently pull out one of the strings fromthe top center of the ring to form a loop.You can then usebeads to hide the endsof the threads.511. Pull strings B, C, and D through the pencilloops.Tip: You may use aneedle or pencil to pullout the loop.6
The Flower Knot You will be making a Flower Knot on each of the remaining strings. Tip: For this step, lay the entire Friendship Knot horizontally on the piece of cardboard. 15. Using the piece of cardboard and the push-pins, begin tying the Flower Knot on one string. Tip: Start tying the knot at the very top of the string and make your loops .
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