My Crafty Journey: Unwrapping Chinese Knotting 我的手藝之旅：揭開中國結的奧秘

Growing up in a family passionate about crafting, I found my love for handmade creations. My dad, a well-known furniture designer, excelled in woodworking and carving. Meanwhile, my mom, with her skilled hands, tailored clothes and crafted cozy knits for my sisters and me. 

Early on, I delved into various crafts like sewing, knitting, carving, and Chinese knotting, learning the ropes from my parents. Now, I'm all about Chinese knotting, weaving colorful cords into space-saving crafts. My design inspiration often comes from everyday life, soaking in the diverse cultures around me in the United States. 

Eager to turn interesting ideas into reality, I embrace the challenge of complex procedures and learning new weaving techniques. 

One of my favorites? A cute strawberry crafted from knots, holding extra meaning as my name sounds like "strawberry" in Chinese. Beyond personal joy, I want to share the crafting journey with fellow artists, exchanging ideas, and preserving Chinese crafts while drawing inspiration from different cultures. 

For DIY beginners, my advice is simple: watch closely and don't fear mistakes. Each stumble is a chance to improve, leading to even better creations in the next try. 

在一個熱愛手工藝的家庭中長大，發掘了我對手工創作的熱愛。我的爸爸是一位知名的家具設計師，擅長木工和雕刻。與此同時，我的媽媽用她熟練的雙手，為我和我妹妹親手製作衣服和溫暖的針織品。 

在很小的時候，我就投入到各種手工藝中，學習縫紉、織毛衣、雕刻和中國結等，從我的爸爸和媽媽那裡學到了許多。 

現在，我專注於中國結，用彩色繩子編織出節省空間的手工藝品。我的設計靈感通常來自日常生活，感受著我在美國所處的多元文化環境。 

渴望將有趣的想法變為現實，我樂於挑戰複雜的程序和學習新的編織技巧。 

我最喜歡的創作之一是用結的方式製作的可愛草莓，因為我的中文名字聽起來像「草莓」，給這件作品帶來了額外的意義。除了個人的喜悅外，我希望與其他藝術家分享創作的過程，交流思想，保存中國的手工藝，同時從不同文化中汲取靈感。 

對於DIY的初學者，我的建議很簡單：仔細觀察，不要害怕錯誤。每一次失誤都是一次改進的機會，將在下一次嘗試中創造出更出色的作品。