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Illustrated tutorial on how to tie the Phoenix Tail Knot

The Phoenix Tail Knot, also known as the Fortune Knot and the Eight-Character Knot, is generally used at the end of the Chinese knot for decoration, symbolizing the dragon and the phoenix, a prosperous career, and abundant financial resources.

Illustrated tutorial on how to tie the Phoenix Tail Knot

Illustration of how to braid the Chinese knot Phoenix tail knot, tutorial on how to tie the Phoenix tail knot:

Illustrated tutorial on how to tie the Phoenix Tail Knot

1.a and b cross and make a circle. 2.a Pass through the coil to the left by pressing and picking.

3. Use the same method to cross the coil to the right.

4. Repeat pressing and picking.

5. While knitting, hold down the knot and tighten a.

6. Repeat steps 2 to 3.

7. Pull the b line upwards and tighten.

The phoenix tail knot is generally used at the end of the Chinese knot for decoration.