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Trefoil knot

A trefoil knot is like a piece of fancy string that is twisted around itself in a special way that makes it look like a pretty shape that keeps going around and around without ever hitting itself or crossing over. It's kind of like making a pretzel out of a piece of string, but instead of just making one loop, you twist and turn the string a few more times before connecting the ends. The trefoil knot is named after a plant called a clover that has three leaves, which it kind of looks like when you see it from certain angles. It might seem difficult to create, but with a little practice, you can make your own trefoil knot and impress all your friends with your cool string art skills!