Chinese knot options
There are different amulets that differ in shape, size, color and weaving method, but they all bring prosperity and bright energy to the owner.
When tying knots, you need to read the text of the plot:
- 1st node – for health;
- 2nd – for love;
- 3rd – for money;
- 4th - for luck;
- The 5th is for good luck.
When tying the 6th knot, you need to say:
We say the text once.
Clover Leaf
In Chinese mythology, clover brings good luck. This knot has an easy weaving pattern, so it can be tied personally.
It consists of inner loops located in the center and outer petals.
The product is decorated with beads or beads.
Swastika
This amulet is made with curved ends directed clockwise or counterclockwise. Before the desecration of the swastika by the Nazis, this cross was for different peoples a symbol of the movement of life, the sun, energy and light. Charms connected in this way bring prosperity.
Serpentine
According to the Chinese horoscope, the snake brings good luck and stores treasures. This mark looks like reptile skin. This method is used to knit bracelets and rings from threads of different colors. Reds and blacks are often intertwined.
Cross
Nauz is knitted on 2 threads intertwined crosswise. This amulet brings happiness and good luck in love. It can be made from multi-colored threads and decorated with accessories, because... this enhances the effect of the talisman.
Chinese knot Cross for good luck.
Double connection
The sciences are knitted in parallel. If you weave a decoration with multi-colored threads, then the fabric on one side will be one color, and on the reverse - another.
Ceiling
The knot is so called because it resembles the patterns on the ceilings of Chinese temples and palaces. The amulet brings peace, wealth, helps you understand your feelings and attracts good luck in business.
six petal flower
The shape of the amulet brings good luck in various areas and prosperity. It has a round center around which the petals are located.
Six-petalled flower for prosperity in business.
Button
This method applies to simple nodes. Nauz is woven from 1 cord. Each step is secured with a pin.
Mystical
This talisman does not have sharp corners, so it does not have a negative effect.
It is also called a magic knot, because... It is not clear where knitting begins and where it ends.
The amulet means a continuous process of development and brings good luck in health, love, and work.
A mystical knot without beginning or end.
Elongated mystical
The knot consists of 6 eights:
- number 6 means heavenly luck;
- 8 – 20 year period, which will last until 2024.
If you add more eights to the jewelry, it will become an independent amulet.
Money Tree
This symbol is used to improve your financial situation. It is made from red thread, because... It is believed that this color activates cash flows. Initially, 1 knot is knitted, from which the cord interweaves.
Josephine
The second name of the amulet is double coin. It symbolizes longevity and prosperity and is placed in stores and offices to improve profits.
Josephine knot as a symbol of longevity.
Luck Knot
The weaving pattern is the same as the Chinese knot. Nauz consists of loops of double cords. He brings all kinds of luck.
Materials and tools
To work you will need tools:
- hard pillow for horizontal weaving.
Tip: If you don't have a pillow on hand, a piece of foam will do. For many, it is even more convenient to use.
- pins for fastening;
- crochet hooks (large sizes);
- scissors;
- tape for measuring (you can use a ruler, but it’s inconvenient to measure);
- clamps - special textile vices for fastening threads vertically;
- glue;
- hanging weights for aligning threads;
- decorations - buttons, rhinestones, beads (depending on the needlewoman’s idea).
Main rules of weaving
For the ritual to work, you must adhere to the following rules:
- For a positive attitude, tie knots during the waxing moon. To get rid of negativity, the decreasing phase is suitable.
- Weave amulets in nature, near energetically strong places, such as a church or temple. If you make an amulet at home, you need to put things in order so as not to interfere with the flow of energy.
- Do not weave amulets in a bad mood, because... they will bring negativity into life. Obsessive thoughts should not distract you from your studies.
- Use natural and durable materials so that the knot does not become deformed later.
The color of the thread also matters: pink for love, green for money, red symbolizes love and protection.
What is the art of macrame
Macrame is a knot weaving technique. This is an applied art that was originally purely practical in nature. At the dawn of its appearance, knot weaving made it possible to make gear, clothing and other useful things.
Over time, weaving develops from a routine into an art. Needlewomen are able to create masterpieces with minimal time investment. The technique also brings benefits to the body. It helps to concentrate and develops fine motor skills.
Beginning of work. Fastening threads
Macrame for beginners (weaving patterns are not all that needs to be mastered) needs to be mastered in preparation for work.
Threads are sold in skeins. To work, they are cut into the required lengths. Then they are fixed on working tools (horizontal or vertical). Tip: It’s better to learn on large cords. They are easier to work with and the nodes are more clearly visible.
There are several simple ways to attach threads:
- they are folded in half and fixed with clubs (if the horizontal method is chosen for work);
- they are secured with tape (if they do not need to be folded in half);
- they are tied in a simple loop (if the vertical method is chosen for work);
- they are tied into a strong complex loop when it is planned to attach weights to the ends.
It is also better to immediately treat the ends of the threads with fire so that they do not fall apart during work. If the material is natural, you don’t need to do anything with it. At the end of the work, a strong knot is tied at the very end.
Where is it used?
Those who say that macrame is a hobby of grandmothers and, in general, of the last century, are simply exposing their ignorance. Nothing like this! The best designers resort to macrame products to make their interiors look impeccable. Items made using the knotted technique can become the main decoration of your home.
Finally, boho is one of the kings of interior design today; it is almost impossible to imagine without macrame.
Let's look at examples.
- In a boho interior, macrame can occupy a leading position. Boho is several trends with common roots. Boho classic - an abundance of velvet, corduroy, rustic wool, lace. Boho glamor is guipure, chiffon in many layers, bows, furs, flowers. Boko-eco is all natural with sophistication, environmental friendliness, and many details. But boko-hippie is a lot of knitted, fringed, sheepskin and burlap. Therefore, macrame panels and various pendants are ideal here.
- New solutions. If your apartment does not have a clearly defined style and, rather, the interior tends to be Scandinavian, macrame will also be appropriate. You can make something like a wall hanging (which really looks more like a carpet than a panel) and hang it in the bedroom above the bed. A good replacement for a painting, associated with warmth, home and something from rural childhood.
- Decorations using the macrame technique are also used to create lampshades for floor lamps and other lamps. In modern design this is more than relevant, because it is hand-made creativity, not stamping, because all the sophistication is in simplicity, because it will not go out of fashion as a true classic.
You can decorate the nursery with small modest panels made together with the children. Most likely, the child will remember such work forever and will be in awe of this cute little piece of his room.
You can also knit a cover for a sofa cushion using simple macrame strands. You can even weave small rugs using the macrame technique. They will look great in the bedroom and kitchen.
Making a sliding loop
A sliding loop, as one of the connection options under the same name, is necessary for people of many professions. Thus, slingers and climbers use a set of loops on a rope for insurance, fishermen and hunters - for fastening hunting and fishing equipment and gear, for floats and baits, doctors - during surgical operations, handicraftsmen and jewelers - for making all kinds of jewelry, rescuers - for saving human lives.
And in everyday life we simply cannot do without this simple and reliable method of fastening - when lifting weights, carrying things, tying objects, etc. That is why it would not be superfluous to study the theory of how to make such a design and learn how to tie a sliding loop (Figure 6).
Figure 6. Sliding loop knitting options
Here is one simple method that includes the following sequence of actions to help you learn how to knit such a loop:
- A simple knot is made at one end of the rope, which is not tightened;
- Next, a loop is formed;
- The free edge of the rope is passed upward through the turns;
- The knot is pulled up while holding the bottom of the loop.
The main thing is to do everything yourself
Knots of oriental culture always look harmonious. They do not have sharp edges, which means that they are not aggressive in nature. Each node has its own personality, making it multifunctional for every area of use. Chinese knot weaving does not require special threads. In principle, you can knit them from any rope, but original and beautiful. A tow that is not combed or twisted is perfect for weaving. Such nodes will deserve special attention. Knots look beautiful and exclusive if they are knitted from a rope that is made by hand. To create such a thread, palm fiber or, as it is also called, sesal, is best suited. The result is a weaving of an interesting structure, a little uneven and not smoothed. Knots from such a rope will help attract the power of the flow of Qi, that is, positive vital energy.
Schemes for beginners
Weaving patterns are very visual and practical. They help inexperienced beginners take their first steps. Many macrame masters draw sketches themselves.
Fenechka
In Indian culture, the “friendship bracelet” was considered a very important gift: people became called brothers and sisters. Many centuries later, woven thread baubles became popular thanks to hippies.
Diamond shaped napkin
A patterned scarf with an ornament or a table napkin will be an excellent surprise for a Birthday or New Year.
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