The Double Coin Knot looks like two overlapping traditional styled Chinese coins which are round with a square hole in the center. In Chinese, the name of knot has an auspicious sound: “Double Perfection.” This decorative knot has many applications. It is not a tight knot. It can be tied with different colored threads to make attractive patterns. It can also be tied with double strands to add to its beauty.

Materials:
Use 10 inches of No. 5 thread.

View the entire process

Step 1. Take thread, fold in half, and fasten midpoint with pin. View Step 1

Step 2. Fold right strand over left strand and loop up. View Step 2

Step 3. Loop the right end down again and fasten with a pin. View Step 3

Step 4. You will need to weave the left end under, over, under, and over four strands. Practice first with a stiff instrument such as a pair of tweezers. View Step 4

Step 5. Then weave the thread under, over, under, and over four the strands. View Step 5

Step 6. Adjust strands and the knot is complete. View Step 6

Hints:
This is rather easy to tie. Don’t tighten too much so that its unique feature can be revealed. If two strings are used, the outer one should be longer. Fixing is needed at the final step.