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Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

Peanut: Commonly known as: "Eternal Life Fruit" because it always maintains a youthful life that never decays; peanuts are used to symbolize longevity and happiness. As a symbol of auspiciousness and joy, peanuts are an indispensable "profitable fruit" in traditional weddings, which means having many children and grandchildren. It indicates that two people in love will always be together and never separate, symbolizing the perfection of love.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

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Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

1. Take 2 wires to make the axis

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

2-3. Take another piece, wrap its midpoint around the circumference, tie a knot in one direction, and then tighten it.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

4. Use the same method to tie a total of 12 wires.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

5. Take another 2 threads, one on each side, and tie diagonal knots on both sides with the 14 threads pressed under them.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

6. Take 2 more threads, one on each side, and tie a diagonal knot with the 16 threads pressed under them.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

7. Pay attention to the intersection of the two lines without knotting, and cut the lower axis line shorter.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

8. Use the pulled thread as a shaft, wrap it underneath and tie it with a diagonal knot. Also tie a diagonal knot at the intersection of the two lines.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

9. Take another 2 threads, one on each side, and use the 17 threads under them to tie diagonal curl knots respectively.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

10. Do not tie the knot in the middle intersection.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

11. In the same way, make 2 pieces together, put the 2 lines corresponding to each piece into a group, and tie a reverse oblique knot.

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

Tutorial on how to braid peanuts and Chinese knot tutorial

12-13. When completing each line on one half, cut off the inner lines, and then complete the other side.