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THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS

2343, 2344, 2345, 2346, 2347. The first five knots on this page may

serve either as pendants or as FROG KNOTS. The easiest way to tie

them, probably, is over a diagram-that is to say, pinned out on the

cork board. As the cord is pinned along the line of the diagram the

tier should repeat to himself "Over, under," etc., and tuck the cord

accordingly wherever another cord lies across his path. If used for

pendants the cord should be as stiff as possible. Fine silk-wound wire,

in colors, is about the best material available.

Silk cord lanyards may be secured to the corners of these knots

by RING HITCHES, and tassels may be added in the same way. The

knots are pictured as concluding in the center of the long side, but

this is not necessary. Two cords may be introduced at any or all

corners if they are wanted.

2348, 2349, 2350, 2351. These are medallwns, the last two being

TURK'S-HEAD forms.

These knots are generally used in combination and often with un-

complicated sections of cord between them. Often parallel cords

are employed. In some cases colored or parti-colored braids are em-

ployed as the material of the knots, particularly in hat trimmings,

but on coats and dresses gold and metal braid predominate.

In Chapter I, I disclaimed any intention of givin~ l'nots that could

not be tied in rope, such knots being ordinarily c ted in carvings

of stone or wood or embossed on leather. But r ," knots that can

be tied in cord are entirely suitable for carving embossing, par-

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