Page 494 - The Ashley Book of Knots

CHAIN AND CROWN SINNETS

2950. Twist braid, sometimes called trumpet cord and bugle cord.

This is frequently seen in trimmings of one sort and another and

often is used as a shortening on window-shade pulls. There are two

different starts for this sinnet. Make either an OVERHAND KNOT

(illustrated) or a FIGURE-EIGHT KNOT. With these two all possible

lengths may be made. A sinnet is completed each time the end of the

strand is stuck through the bottom bight.

The ordinary THREE-STRAND PLAT is the basic form of both

FRENCH and FLAT SINNET and either of these sinnets may be worked

in a single cord in this manner with any desired odd number of

leads. For further sin nets of both sorts see page 95 in the chapter on

single-strand lanyards and also see mats in Chapter 30.

2951. A twist braid based on a FLAT SINNET of seven leads. The

strands are arranged as shown, and are platted as described for FLAT

SINNET in the next chapter. The similet may also be made with five

strands. A sinnet is completed each time the end of the strand is led

to the left lower corner.

2952. A ROUND TWIST SINNET based on FOUR-STRAND SQUARE or

ROUND SINNET. Follow the diagrams in rotation to make this one.

A sinnet is completed each time both ends are brought through the

same bight in opposite directions. When the sinnet has been faired

the bight at the bottom is withdrawn and the surplus material

worked out to the end of the strand.

2953. ROUND TWIST SINNET based on SIX-STRAND ROUND SINNET.

Arrange the strand as in the lower left diagram, then plat as indi-

cated by the arrow, alternately from each side, withdrawing the

two ends from time to time. The method is further described as

'fI, 30 1 I. When the two ends in the left diagram have each made one

more diagonal and the two loops are disentangled, proceed to com-

plete the arrangement of the stran!1s that is shown in the bottom

right diagram and work up into a snug braid as shown in the

upper drawing of the knot. This is by no means a simple accom-

plishment, and it may prove easier for a beginner to pin the knot out

on a board directly as in the right lower diagram. But in this case

it becomes a knot and automatically ceases to be a sinnet. Aside

from being a handsome TWIST SINNET, this makes a distinctive

HUTTON KNOT.