Friendship knot
The friendship knot is a decorative knot used to tie scarves, lanyards and in Chinese knotting.
History and use
This is one of the eleven basic knots of traditional Chinese knotting, a craft which began in the Tang and Song Dynasty (960–1279 AD) in China. The Chinese and Japanese names for this knot are based on the shape of the ideogram for the number ten, which is in the shape of a cross that appears on one face (and a square on the other face).
The Ashley Book of Knots says: "A decorative Chinese Loop. This is commonly employed as a Lanyard Knot. It is handsome and secure."
In recent years, it has become popular with Scouts and Guides movements for tying their scarves instead of using a woggle.
Other names: - Chinese cross knot, Japanese crown knot, Square knot (British usage), Success knot, Rustler's knot, Buckaroo knot
See also
- Diamond knot (also known as the "Friendship knot")
- Carrick bend
