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Layered Chrysanthemum Knot

Build the layered crossings of a chrysanthemum-shaped knot on a radial guide. The source turns the working folds through half-turns, then closes and dresses the layers into long petals with smaller turns near the centre.

八重菊结

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Follow the making process.

These checkpoints come from the demonstration. Replay the movement before tightening a hidden crossing.

  1. Step 1: Lay the radial folds — 八重菊结

    01. Lay the radial folds

    Arrange the standing fold and the working bights around the guide. Keep their common crossing point visible.

  2. Step 2: Begin the two-fold passage — 八重菊结

    02. Begin the two-fold passage

    Follow the shown route through two neighbouring folds at a time. Keep the earlier turns supported while adding each passage.

  3. Step 3: Turn the working fold through a half-turn — 八重菊结

    03. Turn the working fold through a half-turn

    Rotate the selected fold by the demonstrated 180 degrees. Keep the neighbouring strands in place before bringing the next fold around.

  4. Step 4: Continue the layered returns — 八重菊结

    04. Continue the layered returns

    Repeat the half-turn and crossing sequence around the radial layout. Maintain the loose layers at the centre.

  5. Step 5: Check the first complete route — 八重菊结

    05. Check the first complete route

    Compare the pinned centre and long radial folds. Trace the working ends through before lifting the knot.

  6. Step 6: Review the rounded return method — 八重菊结

    06. Review the rounded return method

    The source repeats a return to make its final shape rounder. Compare this passage before continuing the closing sequence.

  7. Step 7: Lift the loose layered flower — 八重菊结

    07. Lift the loose layered flower

    Support the centre as the pins are released. Keep the long ears separated while taking the knot into your hands.

  8. Step 8: Start dressing from the reverse face — 八重菊结

    08. Start dressing from the reverse face

    Turn the knot over to identify the next oversized loop. Transfer excess cord through that loop while retaining the layered centre.

  9. Step 9: Close the remaining large folds — 八重菊结

    09. Close the remaining large folds

    Continue around the cord route, reducing the temporary loops in small stages. Check both faces as the layers settle.

  10. Step 10: Balance the long petals — 八重菊结

    10. Balance the long petals

    Compare neighbouring ears and shift small amounts of slack. Keep the small inner turns distinct from the longer outer loops.

  11. Step 11: Inspect the layered centre — 八重菊结

    11. Inspect the layered centre

    Hold the finished face toward you. Check the crossed layers and the balanced flower outline before the final adjustment.

Check your finished piece

  • The layered centre is compact and orderly.
  • Long outer ears and smaller inner turns remain distinct.
  • The petals form a balanced radial outline without a loose temporary fold.