Basic braiding method - Detailed explanation of eight-character knot (wheat ear knot) with pictures

2024-04-08 Chinese knot

As a basic technique of hand-knitting, the "eight-figure knot" has a wide range of uses and a simple weaving method. Because the finished product looks like an ear of wheat, some people call it "wheat ear knot".

1. Take a braided rope and route it according to the wiring diagram below

Basic braiding method - Detailed explanation of eight-character knot (wheat ear knot) with pictures and text

2. After braiding to the end, tighten it and the figure-eight knot is ready. Usually, the figure-eight knot is used to process the end of hand-knitting

Basic braiding method - Detailed explanation of eight-character knot (wheat ear knot) with pictures and text