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Long Single Strand Plait

Looping the line to give three strands and then plaiting, pulling the free end
through whenever possible, creates what is essentially a three-strand plait at the
end of a piece of rope. There are two basic starts—one an overhand knot, the

other a figure-of-eight. They will give knots of slightly different length. It is a
fine decorative finish to the end of a piece of cordage. It is possible with care to

tie these long single strand plaits in the middle of a rope or cord to make a
decorative lanyard or curtain hold back.

OVERHAND KNOT START

1 Make a loop and bring the working end
over the standing end, then tuck up

through the loop giving an overhand knot.
2 Twist the loop by bringing the right-hand
side over the left-hand side of the loop.

3 Tuck the working end up through the loop.
4 Twist the loop again, this time bringing left
over right, and then tuck up. Keep on
repeating as many times as required.

5 The finished knot.
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