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figure 35.1

figure 35.2

There are other methods you can use for tying this knot, but this method is suitable for all situations.

Continuous crowning: provides a decorative alternative for covering cylindrical objects. It is created
by forming one crown on top of another, with any number of strands; see also crown knot, crown plait
(spiral and straight) and wall and crown plait.

Continuous diamond knotting see diamond plait.

Continuous figure of eight: the figure of eight is extensively used as the seaman’s stopper knot.

However, where there is a continuous requirement for them, for example in a lifeline where they
enable easier climbing down, it would be exhausting work to pull 15m or 20m (16 or 22 yds) of
standing part through each knot. There is an easier way of forming continuous figures of eight in one
movement, and this is shown here on a small scale (figures 36.1–36.3).