Page 200 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

MULTI-STRAND
LANYARD KNOTS
Second type

This is an uncomplicated knot
which gives an attractive and
perfectly round end result.

Method
Begin by inserting each
strand through the turn
formed by the previous
one (1,2.3). The
weaving in this knot is
not exactly
straightforward, so
study the photographs
carefully and follow
them exactly. Close the
turns into loops (4, 5)
to form a structure very
similar to the monkey's
fist (pp. 192-193) and
then to ensure that the
knot is round, double
the loops by having
each strand follow
through its own first
lead (6,7,8). Tighten
the knot gradually,
pulling each strand a
number of times. For a
3
perfectly spherical
shape, double the leads
again (9).

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