Cultural Teachings - Chinese Knotting Pan Chang Knot 中國結活學活用

I am going to do the Cultural Teaching at Summer Bash YQR, and this workshop is 1 hour and I need to teach the participants how to do the Chinese Knotting. 

When we do the Chinese Knotting, we always work on the working board and sewing pins.  Working board can be form board or cork board.  This time, with 1 hour teaching, I use cardboard and tape instead.

I am going to teach: Pan Chang Knot / Mystic Knot / Endless Knot.

Pan Chang Knot is one of the most recognizable and symbolizes the cycle of life, meaning a smooth,long, happy life and is widely popular during the Chinese New Year.

中國結之盤長結

My design is simple because it is for teaching purpose:

Double Connection Knot

Pan Chang Knot

Double Connection Knot

Wooden bean

Double Connection Knot x2

Wooden bean in each cord

Figure-Eight Knot with multiple loops

Here comes the steps:

1) Use the right side of the cord (light blue) to create two vertical loops, secure with the tape.

Pan Chang Knot Instruction

2) Continue working with the light blue cord to create two horizontal loops that need to go through the vertical loops.  Right side of the cord (light blue) is DONE!

Pan Chang Knot Instruction

3) Now, use the left side of the cord (green) to create two horizontal loops that need to go over and under the light blue cord.

Pan Chang Knot Instruction

4) Here comes the last step, continue working with the green cord to create two vertical loops, make sure to follow the instruction image below to check the over and under are in the correct place.

Pan Chang Knot Instruction

Pan Chang Knot Instruction

5) Take off the tape and start tightening the cord where the knot starts and follow the path of the knot, remember a little bit at a time and always work in the same direction around the knot. 

6) The loops can be in any size but should be even.

One last thing is material need: Chinese cord 2.5mm, 150cm in length 

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