DOUBLE COIN KNOT

The Double Coin Knot looks like two overlapping traditional styled Chinese coins which are round with a square hole in the center. In Chinese, the name of knot has an auspicious sound: “Double Perfection.” This decorative knot has many applications. It is not a tight knot. It can be tied with different colored threads to make attractive patterns. It can also be tied with double strands to add to its beauty.

Materials: Use 10 inches of No. 5 thread.

Step 1

Step 1. Take thread, fold in half, and fasten midpoint with pin.

Step 2

Step 2. Fold right strand over left strand and loop up.

Step 3

Step 3. Loop the right end down again and fasten with a pin.

Note: Single-String Knotting ( Fix the“a”end and move the“b”end.)

Source: http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/chineseknotting/2coin.html