Fun with Chinese Knotting - Making Your Own Fashion Accessories & Accents

Fun with chinese Knotting-(Berkeiey)

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GOOD LUCK TASSEL 115

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Good Luck Tassel

This tassel comprises a cylindrical head and tassel cords. Its tying method is

very similar to that of the good luck knot (page 62), from which it gets its

name.

Tying

Cross two cords at their centers. Following the tying method of the good luck

knot, fold one cord on top of the other one, as shown in step 2, and tighten to

make the first layer, as in step 3. Repeat this folding and tightening sequence

on the bottom side of the knot to make a second layer. Continue the sequence

until you reach the required head length, then secure the four cord ends with

a needle and thread. For a bigger tassel head, tie two or more cords as one. If

need be, fold and sew another bundle of cords into the bottom part of the

head (see step 2, page 112). Finally, hook the cord ends of the completed knot

formation to the tassel head with a crochet hook and stitch in place.

Tips

• There are two sequential folding techniques. One is to fold each layer
  sequentially clockwise, while the other is to alternately fold clockwise and
  counter-clockwise for the different layers. The former results in a cylindrical
  tassel head with a slanting grain, while the latter produces a cube with a
  straight grain. Do not mix the techniques in the same tassel head.


• Use different colored cords to add interest to the tassel.

4 Completed

tassel.

Good Luck Tassel

3 Follow this sequential

folding and tightening

technique on the bottom

side of the knot.

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THREE-CORD VARIATION
Using three cords produces
more luxuriant tassel ends.