Figure 8 knot(single, multiple)（八字结）

It seems that the figure 8 knot is the easiest one, please follow the instruction, you can totally do it.
Here is the single figure 8 knot:
1.  One cord with two-way, keep the right cord as an axis, don't move it.

2.  Put the left cord on the right one, make a clockwise circle; Then, put the left cord under the right one, make an anticlockwise circle.

 3.  Use the left cord through the first clockwise circle, on-under;

 4.  Adjust the cord, then done.

Here is the multiple figure 8 knot:
1.  One cord with two-way, keep the right cord as an axis, don't move it. Put the left cord on the right one, make a clockwise circle;

 2.  Move the cord under the right one, through the first clockwise circle, make sure the cord is on the left one.

 3.  Move the cord under the left one, through the first clockwise circle, make sure the cord is on the  right one.

 4.  Repeat step 3 and step 4;

 5.  Knot the cord until the length what you need, then tight the cord and adjust it.

Multiple figure 8 knot usually used in the end of bracelet, or some small items.

What do you need if you want to make Chinese Knot?

Basically, what we need is just cord!  Here are some typical cords which used in Chinese Knot making.

#2, diameter = 6.0 mm
#3, diameter = 4.5 mm
#4, diameter = 3.0 mm
#5, diameter = 2.5 mm
#6, diameter = 2.0 mm
#7, diameter = 1.5 mm

#2 and #3 are used for making big decoration, usually use it to decorate your home.

#4 and #5 are the most frequently used, we can use it to make some items which can used for decorating your bag, car, and so on. 

#6 and #7 are used for making some small items, like ring, earring, bracelet, etc. or item which can used for decorating your cell phone, key ring, and so on. 

What do you need to think about when you buy cord are the diameter of cord and the color. You'd better choose Nylon, but not polyester fiber, because of nylon is brighter. 

As a new learner, I suggest that you buy #4 and #5 cord, and red is the most popular color, because it means lucky.

Here are some beautiful items which just knotted by cord.

Here are some useful tools which can help you when you make Chinese Knot.

lighter

pliers

tweezers

needles

colorful pins

measure

hot melt glue gun

some special glue which can work on fabric, plastic, metal, bean, and so on.

These beautiful accessories can help you create more items, of course, these are not necessary.

A simple introduction about Chinese Knot

Chinese knot as a decorative handicraft art is very popular in China, it began more than thousands of years ago. In ancient time, it was used for recording events, but now it is mainly used for decorating our life. 

In Chinese, "knot" means reunion, luck, love, peace, warmth, friendliness, marriage, etc. Chinese knots are often used to express good wishes, including love, happiness, good luck, prosperity, and help people to avoid evil.

Chinese knot is not only beautiful modelling, but also colorful. We can use it to make ring, earring, bracelet, necklace, hairpin, brooch, and so on. We can use it to decorate our key ring, cell phone, bag, car, home, etc. It's really amazing! Variability is the charm of Chinese Knot, that's why I love it so much!

People just use one cord to make Chinese Knot. We just need to learn some type of knot, then we can create so many interesting items. Sometimes we need spend long time to make a complicated items, because we need make many type of knot, then assemble these knot together, but it's worth!

Here I'll show you how to make Chinese Knot. I hope you will like it!

Since my English is not good, if you cannot understand what I said, please touch me if you are free, I would like to try my best to explain it to you.

Thank you and enjoy it!