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Crown sinnet
KNOT SCORE
You might remember this one from going to scouts, or girl guides. Strength
Although now more commonly used to make bracelets, it too has its Security
origins aboard ship where it was used for a variety of purposes, including Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
bell ropes. Based on the crown (page 198), its great advantage is that it’s
Usefulness
unlikely to ever unravel.

1 Tie a crown (page 198), passing 2 Tighten the knot. 3 Form the next crown, again
each strand over the standing part passing each strand over the
of its neighbour. standing part of its neighbour.

4 Keep tying a succession of 5 Keep straightening the sinnet 6 Tighten the final crown. The end
crowns, tightening the knot as you tie it to prevent any ‘twist’ of the sinnet should be secured with
between each crown. working its way into the line. a whipping (Chapter 9).

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