HOW TO MAKE A GOOD LUCK KNOT

This is, of course, an auspicious knot frequently used on monk’s garments or drapes in temples signifying good luck. It is an elegant knot. For tying this knot you need very nimble fingers. You will need to use all the fingers of your left hand.

Materials:Use about 20 inches of No. 5 thread.

Phase 1Step 1. Take thread and fold into halves. View Step 1

Step 2. Take thread in left hand and bring loop (loop 1) back over index finger. Separate the double thread over index finger into two loops (loops 2 and 3, from right to left). Together with the loop formed in Step 1, you have three loops.

Step 3. Take the non-loop double thread (stem) and wind it under and up between loops 2 and 3 and hold with fourth finger (since we are not using pins this time, you have to use your fingers to hold loops in place.)

Step 4. Then take loop 3 and fold it over the stem and hold with middle finger.


Step 5. Now tighten the threads and adjust the loops; this complicated double Good Luck Knot is complete.

Hints:Fold the string into halves and make four groups, as shown in Step 1. Make one cross knot in one direction and the next in the opposite direction. Tighten the main body and adjust the loops.

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