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THE JOURNEY CONTINUES

For many of the bindings shown here, each represents only one
of a whole family of variations. The Packer’s Knot is only one of a
large family of Butcher’s Knots, each with its own different set of
properties.

ESSENTIAL

Many of the knots covered in this book are, in fact, only
single members of a large family of knots of that type. If you
find a particular knot or type of knot that interests you, a
little research may lead you to many more knots. For example,
say you want a knot that ties over a rail like the Clove Hitch,
but acts as a more secure binding. In addition to the
Constrictor Knot, there are dozens of knots that fit the bill.

You have certainly noticed that packages and cargo are secured
using more than one knot in combination. There are also endless
ways of rigging cordage for this job, both in how the ropes are
arranged and how they are tied off. Even the number of ways a
gift box can be decoratively tied allows you to tie many different
gifts without repeating.

A Word on Decoration
Decorative knotting is a large subject by itself, encompassing
many styles and crafts. Any decorative knot you see in the chapter
on decorative knotting can be explored in nearly infinite variety.
The Three-Strand Braid is merely an example of a type of braid
that can be tied with any number of strands, and any given number
of strands can be combined in numerous patterns. The Ocean Plait
Braid is an example of a type of knot that can be used to make
mats in a host of patterns in many sizes.
The Turk’s Head Knot is very popular among knot-tying hob-
byists, who enjoy its many different combinations of leads and
bights. Some tyers approach the subject of Turk’s Heads with an

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