Chinese Knotting: Sauvastika Knot Interlocking Simple Knot Method

The reason that I put the sauvastika knot into the simple/overhand knot family is due to the fact that it is 2 interlocking simple knots. This method shows that most clearly, and if one of the other methods get away from you, this is the basic configuration and knowing this method can save the situation for you.

• here we are starting with the left hand side (lhs) and tie a loose overhand knot. (++)
• the definition of overhand versus the much lesser known underhand is to cross the working cord over the standing part (++)
• before passing the working end through the loop (++)

• linking the backs, tie an underhand knot with the right hand side (rhs) cord (++)
• pass the rhs working end through the lhs knot from front (++)
• to back heading upwards (++)
• pass the working end behind the standing cord on rhs (++)
• then front to back, pass the working end through the rhs loop forming your second simple knot (++)

• take the back loop of each simple knot through the interlaced front part of the opposite simple knot, while making sure that the top loop doesn't disappear. (++)
• here, the back loop of the LHS simple knot is pulled through the interlaced front part of the RHS simple knot. (++)

pull firmly on all 4 ears to shape the body of the knot. An even square/diamond shape with a nice hole in the middle is what you are looking for. When removing slack and shaping the ears be careful to keep the centre body tight as this knot is prone to unravelling although, knowing this method, it is easy to retrieve without retying the whole thing. (++)

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