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Double diamond knot

Doubling the diamond knot transforms it from

something merely useful into a far more decorative
knot. Don’t be fooled, however; the double diamond

still has an important practical application and was
once recommended by the British Admiralty to

provide additional grip on bucket ropes.

1 Seize the line a distance 12 times its diameter from the end and tease

the strands apart. If using traditional rope (as shown), the strands will

need to be stopped with twine.