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figure 36.1

figure 36.2

figure 36.3

Form a bight in the rope, and twist it to form another bight above the first. You can repeat this as
many times as required (figure 36.1). When you have reached the appropriate number, or you run out
of rope, pass the working end through the top bights in the figures of eight that you have formed

(figure 36.2). As you continue to pull the working end through, a continuous line of figures of eight
will form (figure 36.3). The distance between the figures of eight is governed by the length of the
lower bights; see also figure of eight.

Continuous walling: a continuous formation of wall knots can be made on any number of strands, but

only around a cylindrical object.

Start by evenly spacing and then whipping the strands around the object, and then form wall knots
(see page 187), one on top of another, until the required length is reached; see also double wall, wall
and crown knot, wall and crown plait, wall knot, and wall plait.

Contline see cantline.

Cord: generally used to describe all line, of any material or of any size, which does not have a

dedicated purpose. However, strictly speaking, it is a small line under 10mm (0.4in) diameter, and
comprised of several tightly twisted yarns.

Core see heart.