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Method 3
This method may also be used with eight strands,
although using that many cords makes it look
chunky and possibly less attractive. Using six
strands seems to be the ideal number. take the outer right
behind and to the left of
3 #2 and return it over two
to the right. Repeat as
needed.
1 take six strands

and…

2 … bring #1 behind

all, bringing it out
between #5 and #6,
and then return it
over two to the left. The finished Oval
Cross-Section Sinnet.

Pentagon making a Pentalpha Sinnet (ABOK #3081, 3082)
This last sinnet of the chapter brings more presence from The Ashley Book of Knots – it can try the
to solid sinnets and may perhaps increase your thirst patience of a saint as the saying goes). Before that,
for even more complex sinnets (I highly recommend however, here is a regular pentagonal solid sinnet.

2 Here the second pair of strands is being crossed

take ten strands, doubling them to five pairs. Crown over the first. note how keeping the thumb in
1 each pair to the right (anti-clockwise). place under the first is needed for Stage 3 next.