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Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

Caijing knot: The caisson knot is often used as a center point decoration in pictures. There are many patterns of caisson knot in Dunhuang murals. Square, smooth, orderly and dazzling, these are the characteristics of the caisson knot.

Preparation method:

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

1. Braid 2 wires into a coil as shown in the picture.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

2. Continue to circle.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

3. Continue to circle.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

4. Continue to circle.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

5. The red wire is wound through the first circle.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

6. As shown in the picture, the red wire comes out.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

7. As shown in the picture, the orange line passes through the first circle.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

8. As shown in the picture, the orange line is turned upward from the front.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

9. As shown in the picture, the red line is turned upward from the back.

Illustration of how to knit the Chinese knot caisson knot

10. Tighten the thread and finish finishing.