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1545. Many bends in common use may be tied on the CA~RI~K

BEND diagram. By using a larger diagram of similar characterIstics

it seemed probable that other bends could be projected .
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1546. A bend diagram one part longer than the CARRICK diagram

is impossible, as it consists of more than two lines, and so cannot be

tied in two ends.

1547. The CHINESE KNOT diagram not only was productive of

more elaborate knots, such as the HARNESS BEND (~1474) and the

ENGLISHMAN'S KNOT (~1414), but also could be used to depict all

the knots of the smaller CARRICK diagram. The REEF KNOT is illus-

trated here tied in the larger diagram. See also KNOTS ~ 1553 and

~ 1554·

1548. A one-bight-by-four-bight diagram was not very productive

although the DOUBLE HARNESS BEND (~1410) can be tied on it. The

knot depicted here was one of its results; although symmetrical and

secure, it is unwieldy.

The following knots are projected on the CARRICK BEND diagram:

1549. The REEF KNOT.

1550. The SHEET BEND.

1551. The CARRICK BEND.

1552. The GRANNY.

The following knots are projected on the CHINESE KNOT diagram:

1553. The DOUBLE HARNESS BEND.
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1554. The ENGLlSIf:\IAN'S KNOT.

1555. A diagram the next size larger than the CHINESE KNOT con-

tains all the knots of both the CARRICK BEND and the CHINESE KNOT

diagrams, as well as an assortment of still more elaborate knot~

• 55S Shown here is the DOUBLE WEAVER'S KNOT (~I438) .

1556. If the pull is on diagonally opposite ends this diagram will

give the OVERHAND BEND, but if the pull is on two ends of the same

side it will give the RING KNOT.

1557. The OVERHAND BEND is shown tied left-handed, in left-laid

yarn.

1558. The OVERHAND BEND, tied right-handed, in left-laid yarn

The left-hand knot is almost fifty per cent more secure. If right~

handed yarns were used the right-handed knot would be equal1y

secure.

1559. The CHECK or DELAY KNOT is employed semi decoratively

Gt1 passenger ships to block off alleyways, companionways and

doorways from inquisitive passengers, when painting or other busi-

ness is in order. It is also tied in idle manropes when they are left

hanging at the sides.

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