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6 tuck the second cord over into the bight made 8 Again, tuck the second cord down through the

with the first cord. Pull tight again with both
cords, creating a bump opposite the first bump.
created bight and pull both cords tight. repeat
from stages 5 to 8 for the length needed.

The flat knot tied as a series
7 Pass the cord that lies on the side The knot forms a great base
to form an Emperor Sinnet.
opposite the bump behind the
for bracelets.
base cord, finishing on top of the
second cord.

the Plafond Knot
The Plafond Knot is simply made, requiring a small
amount of dexterity if it is to be made in the hand.
Lydia Chen says that this knot derives its structure
from decorations found on panels located in the
centre of many domed Chinese temple and palace
ceilings. Here are some basic methods for making a
slightly longer form of the knot than the standard,
rather square, Plafond Knot. The knot may be made form a bight and below it
with one cord, as shown here, or with two separate 1 form a right-hand overhand
cords for a more colourful effect. Knot.