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the dragonFly knot (jamjari appropriate then that in Korea it is a symbol of
maedup) victory. The combination of the Lotus Bud Knot,
This delightful little knot is a big favourite with the Double Connection Knot, and flat knots gives
children, who like the idea of having their own great opportunity for this knot to be tied readily by
dragonfly! If a finer cord is used they also will young people who would like more of a challenge.
make a very pretty pair of earrings. This ornament The use of the Dragonfly Knot in Korea is largely
represents courage, strength, and happiness in ornamental, not being regularly combined with
Japan, a land where the dragonfly is revered. It is other Maedup.

1 find the centre of the cord, or 2 tie four more Double Con-

use two cords, and tie a Dou-
ble Connection Knot. if using
two cords, leave a short length nection Knots for the body.
You may need to adjust their
for the dragonfly’s tail. position later to ensure that
they all touch each other. that
action will form part of the
adjustment at the end.

3 tie the right-hand cord over and tuck under 4 tuck the cord exiting under the knot on the
right back toward the left under both cords.
the left-hand cord to make an overhand Knot.
When it exits under, tuck it under.
note that the left-hand cord exits at the right
under the right-hand cord.