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Turk’s Head Knot > 9

5 > Use the working end of the twine to make the third 7 > Sew the bitter end and the working end into the
and final strand. other three leads. Trim off the extra cordage next to
6 > Put a 1-inch- to 2-inch-diameter cylinder (such as a the sewn end.
spool or a piece of dowel) in the middle of the knot 8 > Remove the completed napkin ring from the cylin-
where the four cloves intersect. Untape or unpin der when you are done.
the clovers and gently pull on the strands to both
tighten and remove all the slack.
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Three bights made for the napkin ring.

Two bights made for the napkin ring. 4

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While at times when
tying you might feel
like you are piling up
spaghetti, there really
is some order to how
this Turk’s Head is tied.

Four bights completed for the napkin ring. Beginning the second lead around the bights.