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Kinky Lover’s Knot

An alternative way of tying the True Lover’s Knot, the Kinky
Lover’s Knot and its intertwining figure eights contribute to
its unique appearance. Unexpectedly stunning when tied
firmly, this is my kind of knot!
Knot Components: Historical Knot

1. Make a clockwise P with the ascending 2. Figure-eight the left running end through
rope on top of the loop created. the back of the loop below.

3. Insert the right running through the back 4. Figure-eight the right running end
of the loop below. through the upper left loop, around…

5. …the standing end and through the front 6. Carefully adjust the knot until firm.
of the lower right loop created.