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Two-strand plait sinnet
KNOT SCORE
If the three-strand sinnet (page 224) had you scratching your head, try Strength
this simpler version. It’s more of a wrap than a plait, but will do the job Security
well enough. The outside ‘filler’ line should be at least six times as long as Diffi culty Tying

the two foundation lines. Its job is to guard the foundation lines against Diffi culty Untying
Usefulness
chafe, and it adds little in the way of lateral strength to the line.

1 Take three lengths of cord, and 2 Weave the filler strand in and out 3 Periodically tighten the turns,
seize them together at one end. of the foundation strands, passing and bring them up snug against
Two will form the foundation, while between them at every turn. the seizing.
the third (longer) strand will act as
the fi ller.

4 Keep weaving the filler strand in 5 ... until they are completely 6 Once complete, tie off the end

and out of the foundation strands... covered. with a whipping (Chapter 9).

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