Page 112 - Eric C. Fry - Knots and Ropework

One of the most versatile decorative knots, usually applied
60 to any cylindrical object, occasionally flattened into a
turk's head mat or, as shown, tightened into a knot.
Turk's Head The most simple version is illustrated (ie minimum turns
and parts) made 'on the hand' to show the reverse side by
Knot rotation. The rope is set up as in Figs 1 and 2, then the
hand rotated, Fig 3. The bights are then crossed, and the
working end tucked right to left, Figs 4 and 5, then back.
left to rig ht as in Fig 6, at which point the working end
meets the standing part in parallel for the first time, Fig 7.
The work is 'followed around', Fig 8 showing the first
and Fig 9 the second full circuit, the whole then being
worked into a tight knot, Fig 10.

Turk's Head
This is complete in Fig 9, and may be transferred to any
cylindrical object, being worked tight in the norma l
manner.