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the 8-stranD llk

After following the instructions above, we 3b

1 next make the top crossings. This photo shows The side view of the prior stages.

the start after you have made the side walling.
Notice the doubled cord marked ‘X’ on the
photograph at the start of the Wall Knot.

2 Now we pick out alternating strands to cross 4a North cord goes under, over, then left
of the south cord; south cord goes over,
under, over, then tucks right under the
at right angles by crowning. Look for the cords
north cord.
that exit to the left (for clockwise crowning) of
the double cord marked ‘X’ in Stage 1 above.

3a Tuck the ends of these crowned strands 4b Here north and south are tucked and in

place, leaving the grid ready for east-
west.
down out of the way for the moment.