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Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

A simple flat knot knitting tutorial is a contribution by "Qingqing Zijin" on the craft website. You can weave beautiful bracelets, pendants, etc. By the way, "Qingqing Zijin" is only 10 years old. She loves crafts and sharing. Lets look forward to more of her works~

Colorful rope - a very common thing in life. With skillful weaving, it can turn into exquisite handicrafts - flat knots. Now, come with me to learn how to knit flat knots!

Preparation materials: two colored ropes and some beads.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 1: Knot one of the colorful ropes.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 2: Place another colored rope in the center under the knotted colored rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 3: Pull the left end of the yellow rope below right and press it on the red rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 4: Pull the other end of the yellow rope down and press it on top of this end of the yellow rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 5: Pass the upper end of the yellow rope under the red rope and out of the loop formed by the yellow rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 6: Pinch both ends of the yellow rope and tighten.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 7: Pull the right end of the yellow rope to the left and press it on the red rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 8: Pull the other end of the yellow rope down and press it on top of this end of the yellow rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 9: Pass the upper end of the yellow rope under the red rope and out of the loop formed by the yellow rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 10: Pinch both ends of the yellow rope and tighten.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 11: Starting from the left side of the yellow rope, repeat the above steps until the colored rope is not enough to tie the knot again.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 12: Pull the left end of the yellow rope to the right, and then pull the right end of the yellow rope down and press it on top of this end of the yellow rope.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 13: Pass the pulled-down end of the yellow rope through the ring (no need to pass under the red rope), and pinch both ends of the yellow rope to tighten. A beautiful flat knot hanging ornament is finished. !

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

Step 14: According to personal preference, you can choose your favorite beads and put them on before tying the knot.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.

The beautiful flat knot can also be used as a bookmark pendant (I have also shared how to make this four-leaf clover bookmark in my craft work, see here). If you like it, I will continue to explain the knitting process of the cross knot next time.

Illustrated tutorial on how to knit a flat knot by hand. Steps on how to knit a flat knot.