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KNO TS

Cinquefoil
KNOT SCORE
If a quatrefoil (opposite) is made up of four loops, or ‘rims’, then it follows Strength
that the cinquefoil has five. Bigger but not necessarily better than its four- Security

leafed brother, the cinquefoil does fill an even bigger hole, but it’s also less Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
stable and has a tendency to lose its shape. Use it for more decorative
Usefulness
rather than strictly practical purposes.

1 Form one overhand loop and one 2 Overlap the loops, so the fi rst 3 Pass the working end under the
underhand loop in the end of the is contained within the second. two right-hand strands. Then bring it
line, as shown. back to the front and pass it under
the two left-hand strands.

4 Tuck the working end through the 5 Tighten the

first loop, so it emerges in the knot, working
middle of the knot. any slack through
to the standing
part. Trim the
end to size.