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eigHt-part Button Knot



         A variation of the Chinese button knot.



         This variation on the basic button knot alters a tuck in the   Button knots appeared a time long before plastic but-
         knot to create a button that reveals eight surface parts.   tons and were often preferred, because of their softness,
         The traditional Chinese button knot (see page 184) has   to bone buttons. Due to the fragile nature of the material
         nine. As with all button knots, the working end and the   knots were tied in, little evidence of button knots remains
         standing part enter and leave the knot side by side.   for archaeologists to study, but button knots are revealed



         Eight-Part Button Knot: Step 1                      Eight-Part Button Knot: Step 2


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         Begin by laying out the cord as shown in the         Continue to lay out and interweave the cord as
         photograph.                                          shown in the photograph.





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                                                                   This knot can be used in garment making.

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