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Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

Qing Jie: Qing is a percussion instrument and a mascot. The chime has the same sound as Qing, so it symbolizes auspiciousness. In ancient times, there were people who painted bronze chimes, which meant universal celebration. The chime knot is named after its shape is similar to a chime. It is made up of two long coiled knots interlaced.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

Preparation method:

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

1. As shown in the picture, the yellow line has 4 long lines and 4 short lines.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

2. The yellow line passes through all the vertical lines and goes 4 lines.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

3. The green line circles all vertical lines as shown.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

4. Press the green line up to pick 4 and pick 1, press 3 to pick 1 and press 3; press 2 down and press 1 to pick 3 and pick 4, repeat 2 times.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

5. Pick 1 and press 3 on the green line to the left; pick 1 and press 2, then pick 2 and press 1, pick 3 and press 1, repeat 2 times.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

6. The steps are the same as 5.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

7. The yellow line has three vertical lines as shown.

Illustrated tutorial on how to braid a chime knot

8. Arrange and tighten the structure.