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Six Unity Knot

The sky, the earth and the four directions of north, east, south and west form

the six components of unity. Since ancient times, the Chinese have used the

phrase “The six unity in springtime” to denote that everything on earth pros-

pers in spring. This knot, with its six petals, originates from the ten accord

knot (see Chinese Knotting, page 86), hence the name six unity.

Tying

This knot, made from a single cord, is similar to the five happiness knot (page

86) except that it has six hooked-up double coin knots instead of five. Using

the same tying technique, other compound knots with an even number of

knots, such as eight or ten, can form the petals. Since the knot goes out of

shape easily, it is advisable to tie it with stiff cords and sew the intersections.

Tips

• When the knot is completed, the cords should overlap in pairs, with a neat
  one-on-top one-below pattern.


• Make sure that all six double coin knots are identical and are hooked up
  snugly to form a tight circle.

1 Tie a double coin knot with

both cord ends.

4 Tie each cord end separately into a double coin

knot, then hook them up with the first knot.

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