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cylindrical objects. It is created by forming one crown on top of another,

with any number of strands; see also crown knot, crown plait (spiral and
straight) and wall and crown plait.

Continuous diamond knotting see diamond plait.

Continuous figure of eight: the figure of eight is extensively used as the
seaman’s stopper knot. However, where there is a continuous requirement
for them, for example in a lifeline where they enable easier climbing
down, it would be exhausting work to pull 15m or 20m (16 or 22 yds) of
standing part through each knot. There is an easier way of forming
continuous figures of eight in one movement, and this is shown here on a
small scale (figures 36.1–36.3).

figure 36.1

figure 36.2

figure 36.3

Form a bight in the rope, and twist it to form another bight above the
first. You can repeat this as many times as required (figure 36.1). When you
have reached the appropriate number, or you run out of rope, pass the

working end through the top bights in the figures of eight that you have