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tWo-strand mattHeW WaLKer



 A decorative knot that attaches two cords to each other.



 The two-strand Matthew Walker is the simplest of lanyard
 knots involving two different cords. It can be used as a
 stopper or to decoratively end two parallel cords. It is also   the tension in both cords must be matched
 used as a divider between braids in more complex deco-
 rative knot work.   exactly or else a space will be created between
   the two cords, ruining the symmetry.


 Two-Strand Matthew Walker Knot: Step 1  Two-Strand Matthew Walker Knot: Step 2


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 Hold the two cords parallel to each other with   Take the working ends, one at a time, around
 the  ends  forming  two  opposing  bights,  as   both  cords,  through  the  opposite  bight,  and
 shown in the photograph.   out  the  top  of  the  bight  to  form  two  inter-
 locked overhand knots (see page 18). Tighten
 slowly and carefully.
 GREEN    liGht
 This knot can be used by campers and boaters.

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