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The 17L3B TH Knot (odd leads, odd bights).

NOTE: From the above starts you can by now see of paper or grids laid out for us to follow around.
that there is no way to increase the parts (leads) of a We have now mastered the basics of TH Knots,
Wide TH Knot once you have started it, other than by by remembering the starts, remembering the
over-wrapping. However, you can expand a Wide TH progression of wide, square, and narrow TH Knots
Knot once you have formed it by adding to the number and their expansions that are key to being able to
of bights, rather than adding to the number of leads. easily impress any knotting master with your skills –
So, now we have covered three starts – the well done!
odd leads and odd bights, the odd leads and even Just for a break while we let that seep in, here
bights, and the even leads and odd bights. But what are some sequential photographs of a couple of odd
about even leads and even bights? You should know TH Knots that I cannot find specifically detailed in
already why we cannot start One-Strand TH Knots any other book of knots, decorative or otherwise.
this way; two even numbers can each be divided by To start with, here is the 5L7B TH Knot. This knot
the number two, and thus are clearly not following cannot be readily made in hand, because it involves
the Golden Rule. leaving many open turns. I have found that using
So we now know that we have only three types tape on a cylindrical form really helps. You could
(notice I did not say ‘starts’) in the Wide TH Knot also try using the loops I mentioned previously.
family. Similarly, we have only three types in the This kind of separation of bights and leads will
Narrow TH Knot family. help to keep the structure open, and keep you from
This is a pivotal moment for those who have confusing the leads with each other. Don’t be too
been learning as we go. This brings TH Knots more concerned with the makeshift look of the form that
readily within our reach, making them easier to we are using here – whatever comes to hand is the
start and reproduce without having pattern pieces most useful!