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A button knot can be used to add interest to other
cords, such as one used as a key chain. Sometimes, as you
might imagine, knot enthusiasts tie them just because
they’re fun. The traditional Chinese button knot, the one
shown here, with a complex interweaving of cord, may to fully tighten the knot, you may need
take some practice to achieve. Begin on a flat surface for
easier tying to use needle-nose pliers (or tweezers
for thin material).

Chinese Button Knot: Step 3 Chinese Button Knot: Step 4

Continue to weave the end into the arrange- Slowly work out the surplus cord, drawing Button Knots
ment as shown, finishing with the two ends the knot up into a mushroom shape. Then
dropping down as shown to form the stem. carefully draw the knot up tightly into its final
round shape.

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