Page 17 - Peter Owen - Knots

• IZS FIGURE EIGHT KNOT

Also knmon as: FLEMISH KNOT, SAVOY KNOT

This interlacing knot has for long been regarded
as an emblem of interwoven affection,
appearing in heraldry as the symbol of faithful
love. It also appears in the arms of the House of
Savoy.
The knot, which is made in the end of a line,
with the upper loop around the standing pari
and the lower loop around the working end, is
widely used by sailors on the running rigging .

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FIGURE-Of·EIGHT
CHAIN
This popular decorative
chain can be made, quite
simply, by making a
series of figure-of-eight
knots all in the same
dire<:tion. II can be used
as a belt or strap (or ...
shoulder bag.

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