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figure 99.2

figure 100.1

Take the right-hand strand and pass this under the heart and over the left-hand strand (figure 99.1).
Now take the left-hand strand over the heart and through the bight on the right, drawing it tight to
complete the second knot (figure 99.2). Repeat these two knots in sequence, continuing until you

reach the length that you want.

Portuguese sennit (spiral): very similar to the flat Portuguese sennit (see page 128), being made by
following the same method identically up to the completion of the first knot, when the left-hand strand
is passed under the heart (figure 100.1) and over the right-hand strand, while the right-hand strand is
crossed over the heart and through the bight on the left. Draw tight the working strands to complete the

second knot (figure 100.2). The knotting can be repeated, always using the left-hand strand first so
that you will find that the spiral will develop automatically.