Page 102 - Eric C. Fry - Knots and Ropework

55 All strands are looped backwards. Figs 1 and 2, and the
t8ils brought up through the next loop working anti-
clockwise, Figs 3 and 4. All are next crowned backwards,
Star Knot, Figs 5 and 6. Reverti!lg to anti-clockwise working, each
strand is brought back around and up under its own part
Six Fig 7, forming six more loops above the originals, Fig 8.
Each strand will be found to lay alongside a previous
tuck, pointing directly to an appropriate pair of loops down
Stranded through which all are tucked, Figs 9 and 10. The knot is
turned upside-down, Fig 11, all strands again following
a previous tuck, over two and down through the centre
when they all emerge together, Fig 12.
The more strands used the better the result, six being
show n to do the knot justice whilst ensuring photographic
clarity. Any fewer will be unsatisfactory, especially four,
which will result in a glorified, un-starlike square knot,
ideal however if that is the requirement.