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monKeY’s Fist
A large, round decorative knot with practical uses.
If you are imaginative, the monkey’s fist (monkey fist, line knot and who sometimes tied it around a stone or
monkey paw) does resemble a fist. It may well be the other spherical object to add weight. The knot can be
most famous decorative knot, one recognized almost tied around a rubber ball if flotation is desired.
instantly by a vast number of people. It was probably Decoratively, the monkey’s fist is popular as a large
developed by sailors who needed a heavy heaving and attractive end to any cord, especially if the cord will
Monkey’s Fist: Step 1 Monkey’s Fist: Step 2
Knots You need: deCorative Knots
Wrap the cord around your hand as shown in Trap the final wrap with your fingers as
the photograph. shown.
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