How to knit Chinese knots (detailed with illustrations)

The weaving of Chinese knots can be roughly divided into three categories: basic knots, varied knots and combined knots. The knitting techniques of Chinese knots are based on the principle of * * * in addition to mastering the knitting techniques of various basic knots, which can be summarized as basic techniques and combination techniques. The basic technique is to weave with single thread, double thread or multi-thread, and make colorful knots or knots by using the changes of parallel or separated threads; The combination technique is to use the methods of line stretching, ear wing stretching and ear wing hook to flexibly combine various knots and complete a group of varied knots.

The final stage of learning Chinese knot art is the stage of designing your own works. When designing an elegant set of ornaments, the most important thing is to determine their purpose and function first, then determine their size and shape, and at the same time, consider the matching of colors and the proper use of accessories. The application of jewelry pays attention to exquisite and elegant style. The beauty of China traditional art can be fully displayed as long as the decorative mouth is flexibly used and one's artistic beauty and deep feelings are integrated into it.

step

1, the shape, color and accessories of the knot should be properly matched and the size should be appropriate.

2. Both ends of the line can be wrapped with adhesive tape, or it can be made hard and straight, and the interval between lines can be left wider at first.

3. When the circuit is complicated, it can be fixed with bead needles, and crochet needles and tweezers can assist in drawing.

4. Recognize the line position and adjust it immediately if there is any error.

5, flexible use of Chinese knots and allusions, with small ornaments. Drawing shape

6, first tie the knot to prevent deformation; Then adjust the size and shape of the auricle.

7. Adjust the circuit with crochet or tweezers, and pay attention to the beautiful shape and collocation.

8. Know exactly which line to draw first and leave a few knots. Repair and maintenance

9. Sew the loose part firmly with thin threads of the same color.

10, inlaid with beads to increase the beauty of the knot.

1 1, you can weave a simple summary at the end, or you can wear beads or ornaments.

12, the processing of thread ends should be hidden, so as not to damage the aesthetic feeling.

tool

Weaving mainly depends on a pair of skillful hands. When the ancients knitted, they could weave all kinds of beautiful knots by winding the thread in their hands. For the convenience of beginners, this paper lists several simple tools that may be used.

When knitting more complicated knots, you can fix the thread with thumbtacks on the carton. Generally speaking, ordinary shoulder thumbtacks are very useful, while long-headed thumbtacks may make it difficult for fingers to shuttle between nails. When one thread wants to pass under another thread, tweezers and crochet can also be used to assist. After the knot is woven, in order to fix the knot shape, you can sew a few stitches with a needle and thread at the customs. In addition, a small pair of scissors is needed to repair the extra thread.

material

When tying a knot, the most important material is of course the thread. There are many kinds of thread, such as silk, cotton, hemp, nylon and blended yarn, which can be used to tie knots. The choice of thread depends on the kind of knot to be knitted and the purpose of the knot. Generally speaking, the simpler the braided wire, the better. Although a line with complicated stripes looks beautiful before knitting, generally speaking, not only the pattern of the knot is swallowed up, but also the beauty of the line itself will be eclipsed by the interference of the knot line.

The hardness of the wire should be moderate. If it is too hard, it is not only inconvenient to operate, but also difficult to grasp the knot shape. If it is too soft, the braided shape is not straight, the outline is not obvious, and the edges and corners are not prominent. However, the knots under dynamic objects such as fans and wind chimes should be made of flexible cords, so that the knots and objects can be integrated, and there is a dynamic rhythmic beauty in swaying.

When it comes to the thickness of the line, the first thing to look at is the size and texture of the jewelry. Big and thick things should be matched with thick lines; Elegant and compact objects should be matched with thinner lines. If you are editing an independent work purely for artistic appreciation, such as wall decoration, you can use lines with different textures to edit works with different styles.

When choosing the route, we should also pay attention to the color, weave decorative knots for ancient jade and other simple objects, and choose more subtle colors, such as brown or dark green; However, when arranging decorative knots for some objects with monotonous shapes and dark colors, if several thin lines with striking colors, such as gold, silver or bright red, are sandwiched in the knots, the whole object will be vivid and dazzling immediately.

The overall beauty of the knot should be emphasized. Not only should the thread be used properly, but the line type of the knot should be smooth and symmetrical, and the relationship between the knot and the jewelry should be more careful. The size, texture, color and shape of the two should be able to cooperate with each other and complement each other. Woven with too hard thread, it is inconvenient to turn; With too soft thread, you can't weave a straight knot with obvious outline. For knots woven under dynamic objects such as fans and wind chimes, flexible cords should be used to make the knots and objects blend together and sway.

Use threads

To make Chinese knots, rope is the main material. The choice of rope should pay attention to its luster and toughness (poor quality rope will feel hollow when pinched). Although the materials can be eclectic, professional rope weaving will be easier to form and the knotted knots will be more beautiful. Here are some commonly used Chinese knot knitting threads. It is often said that Korean silk mostly belongs to twill line, while Taiwan Province silk mostly belongs to horse racing line.

edit

According to the knot and accessories, you can start knitting after choosing the thread with suitable texture and color. It is not easy for beginners to master how long each knot will take to knit. It is better to cut a longer thread to knit. If the knot is to be used as a pendant with ornaments, then the ornaments should be put in the center of the line at the beginning of weaving, and then woven step by step according to the steps shown in the figure.

The complicated knot of thread often dazzles beginners. You can fix the thread on the carton and weave it slowly by relying on heavy thumbtacks. The color of the box should be light so as not to disturb the eyes. When editing, we should pay attention to the direction of lines and distinguish the relationship between them. At the same time, we should pay attention to whether the lines are straight and try not to distort them. The spacing between rows may be wider, and it will be easier to cross between rows.

Later, when the thread is too dense, you can use thick crochet or tweezers to help the thread ends cross, and the crochet should not be too sharp, so as not to hook the thread, causing fuzzing or flocculation, which will affect the beauty of the whole knot.

take out

After the knitting step is completed, the tight knot is the most important and difficult step in the whole knitting process. Don't draw in a hurry. First recognize the thread to be drawn, then apply force evenly and slowly, and pay attention to whether the braided thread is twisted at any time. Tighten the main body of the knot first, and then adjust the length of its ear wing (earlobe or petal). From the beginning of knotting, the excess thread will be pushed and concentrated in the direction of the thread end in turn. In this operation, the main body of the knot must not be loosened. If the line segment is twisted, you should rotate the line segment with your thumb and forefinger while pulling, or use tweezers to flatten it. Often, different shapes of knots can be obtained due to different pumping methods; The quality of this technology will also directly affect the beauty and ugliness of the knot. So when you smoke, you must be patient and be careful.

After editing, you can delete all pushpins and start the drawing step. When painting, you should draw the main body of the knot first, and don't rush to draw. You have to recognize which lines you want to draw first, and then apply force evenly from left to right or up and down at the same time, and draw them tightly slowly.

After the main body is tightened, it will not loosen. At this time, you can put the knot on your hand and tighten your ears one by one. When drawing, the long line segments on the ear wing should naturally concentrate in the direction of the line head, and at the same time pay attention to adjusting the distorted line pattern.

After knotting, you can use tweezers or crochet to pull the thread towards the thread end. If the lines are uneven in complex places, you can also slowly turn the lines with tweezers or crochet until the lines are flat.

You can also smoke while holding the line segment of the line pattern with your thumb and forefinger and slowly adjust it to be straight. In addition, pay attention to whether the whole knot shape is neat and beautiful, and whether the length and shape of each ear wing are properly pulled.

Drawing is the most important step in the knitting process. If you do it properly, you can tie the knot quite beautifully. Different knots can also be obtained by different painting methods, and the changes are quite ingenious.

fixed

After the shape of the knot is completely satisfied, in order to maintain a perfect state, it is best to choose a thin thread with the same color as the knot in some places that are easy to loosen or where ornaments are hung, and sew a few stitches skillfully, so that the knot will not be deformed. Usually, the upper and lower ends of the knot are difficult and need to be fixed with needle and thread. When sewing, pay attention to hide the stitches and don't show traces. After the knot is fixed, beads with matching colors can be inlaid on the ear wings of the knot or in appropriate places to increase the aesthetic feeling. When knitting, the beads with larger holes can be knitted on the thread, and the most suitable parts can be selected by sewing with needles. Usually, bead holes are smaller than threads, so we must sew them after the knots are fixed. Next, you can make a simple summary, or put on ornaments such as big beads and tie the whole knot. Also pay attention to whether the color, shape and size of the jewelry selected here can match the main body of the knot properly. There are many ways to handle the thread, such as making a simple summary, hiding the existing thread in a knot, or winding the thread with thin gold and silver thread, so that the thread will not be hairy. In a word, the repair work should not be sloppy after the completion of the compilation and painting, and the spirit of Excellence can be seen in this place.

After the knot shape is adjusted, you can use thin threads with the same color to skillfully sew a few stitches or hang ornaments to fix the knot where the knot is easy to loosen to avoid deformation. Usually, the upper and lower ends of the knot are difficult places and need to be fixed most. Be careful not to show traces when sewing.

When you want to tie a knot, you can put a simple summary at the end of the knot, or you can put a big bead or other ornaments here. You must pay attention to whether its color, shape and size can match the knot.

Finally, we should deal with the thread, and don't let the scattered thread destroy the beautiful knot. There are many ways to deal with it, such as making a simple summary or hiding the thread in a knot, or winding the thread with thin gold and silver thread. When winding, it is best to sew every few turns to avoid loosening.

Because knots are exquisite decorations, small places such as thread ends should not be ignored, but should be carefully handled and trimmed. In addition, in order to make the knot art by going up one flight of stairs, aesthetic cultivation is essential, and the selection of materials, color matching and collocation of knot design accessories need sensitive and well-informed aesthetic ability.