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Canvas Bag for Jacks or Marbles, Chess or Checkers Board, Manila Ring Toss > 83

inches in diameter going in a counterclockwise
direction (see diagram). The longest tail will be on
the left side of the circle.

3> Next, wrap the tail on the right in a clockwise spi-
ral around the circle. Because we’ve taken care to
preserve the natural lay and twist of the rope, the
strand will find its way into the right spot. Look at
the diagram for guidance, and use a gentle hand to
coax the strand to lay just right.
4> Wrap the tail on the left counterclockwise around
the circle. Again, go easy with the pressure; the
strand will want to fall into just the right spot.

Completed manila rings ready for a game.

Forming the circle for the grommet. The circle in manila used to make the grommet.

3rd pass

2nd pass
1st pass

Wrapping the tail clockwise around the circle. Wrapping the left tail counterclockwise around the circle.