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Not particularly useful in itself, a Irick knot, as the name implies, 10
it does form the basis for other, more practical knots (Knots 1 1
and 12),
TomFool's
It is undoubtedly the best knot to illustrate the essential
hands/rope relationship. It should be tied with one continuous.
sweeping movement of the hands, meeting and parting, thus Knot
emphasising the understanding of 'the lay', use of the fingertips.
and the sensitivity of the hands necessary to aU successful
knotting.

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