Chinese KnotA cord. A quiet wish.

Basic knots · Lesson 04 of 18

Vajra Knot

Build a dense repeated cord section by carrying each end through the open loops in turn. Work loosely enough to place the next pass, then close each unit before continuing.

金刚结

2:18 demonstration. Pause and repeat each movement at your own pace.

Follow the cord, step by step.

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  1. Step 1: Keep a small upper loop — 金刚结

    01. Keep a small upper loop

    Pinch the folded cord below its small upper loop. Separate the two working ends.

  2. Step 2: Prepare the first open wrap — 金刚结

    02. Prepare the first open wrap

    Curve a working end around the other cord. Hold the paired openings without pulling them shut.

  3. Step 3: Bring the end through the opening — 金刚结

    03. Bring the end through the opening

    Return the raised cord end through the opening beside your thumb. Keep the loose arrangement in place.

  4. Step 4: Close the linked passes — 金刚结

    04. Close the linked passes

    Draw the threaded end clear. Begin reducing the loose loops while holding the knot centre.

  5. Step 5: Set the first compact unit — 金刚结

    05. Set the first compact unit

    Pull the ends gently and ease the cord around the centre until the first unit is compact.

  6. Step 6: Pass through the next loop — 金刚结

    06. Pass through the next loop

    Make another working loop beside the knot, then feed the remaining end through the opening shown.

  7. Step 7: Continue the same orientation — 金刚结

    07. Continue the same orientation

    Open the next loop beside the growing row. Repeat the same transfer and tightening sequence.

  8. Step 8: Even out the finished row — 金刚结

    08. Even out the finished row

    Smooth the short row between your fingers. Ease the knots together and compare the dense surface on both sides.

Before you move on

  • The units sit closely together without large gaps.
  • The upper loop remains separate from the repeated knot section.
  • The row has a consistent dense texture.