The interlocking square knot is the paper cut that means good fortune, woven in red.
Free printable & cut-ready · 5 designs + 5 line-art sheets · no sign-up
What’s Inside: 5 Designs in One Pack
- Classic — a distinct take on the same motif
- Fine Ring — a distinct take on the same motif
- Wide Bloom — a distinct take on the same motif
- Slim Rays — a distinct take on the same motif
- Sun Halo — a distinct take on the same motif
Five cutting styles of the Square-Fu Knot: Classic, Fine Ring, Wide Bloom, Slim Rays and Sun Halo. The Square-Fu Knot is a four-fold interlocking design, a traditional emblem of luck and order. Five styles go from a bold Classic knot to a fine Sun Halo.
Three Ways to Use It
1. Cut it with a Cricut or Silhouette
The files are closed-path vector art with no overlapping lines, exactly what cutting software expects. Scale to your cardstock and cut from 80 gsm upward; a fine-point blade handles every design.
2. Cut it by hand
Print at 100%, staple the sheet to a folded square of paper, and cut through both layers. The bolder styles take most people well under half an hour.
3. Trace and colour
The line-art sheets double as colouring and tracing pages, a ready-made activity for classroom or family craft time.
Materials
Red cardstock or origami paper (80–160 gsm) · scissors or a craft knife · a printer · double-sided tape. Add a Cricut or Silhouette if you would rather not cut by hand.
FAQ
What does the knot symbolise? Interlocking squares are a classic sign of fortune, unity and order.
Does it hang well? Yes – cut it, back it with card and hang it as a small ornament.
Which style is easiest? The Classic square knot has the least interior cutting.
