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figure 126.2

figure 126.3

To finish pass the end, not a bight, through the penultimate loop and back
through the last loop. The plait will not then unravel.

Square sennit (eight-stranded): an unusual sennit in that it must be

made not only with an even number of strands, but also with multiples of
four strands. Eight strands, as illustrated, are the minimum workable.

Secure the strands at the top, leaving yourself sufficient space with which
to work. The sennit can be hauled tight later. Now separate the strands
into two equal groups; these are groups of four in our illustrated version.

Begin by taking the outside right strand under its right-hand side fellows
and on to come up through the centre of the left-hand set of four, taking
it around these two strands to lie on the inside of the right-hand side set

of strands; it will now be the fourth strand in from the right. Now take
the outside left strand and repeat the movement; under its fellows, on
under two of the right-hand side strands, up and around to be laid back in
the left centre position, that is, four strands in from the left. Continue now