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Ropes, Knots, and Hitches

simple chain sinnet
(Monkey chain)

SuCCeSSIve LOOpS tuCKed neAtLy
tHROugH One AnOtHeR tO fORM A CHAIn
Chain sinnets, of which there are quite a few, have in common
one or more strands that are formed into loops successively
tucked into each other. A chain sinnet could be used to shorten
a cord, as lanyard knots sometimes are, but this simple chain
sinnet also creates the decorative gold braid seen on military
uniform caps and shoulders. It is sometimes known as the
trumpet cord, since it decorates the gold cord often dangling
from military trumpets (or, more accurately, military bugles). It
may also be called the monkey chain or the monkey braid.

Simple Ch Simple Cha
XXain Sinnet
XXin Sinnet
(Monkey Chain): Step 1 (Monkey Chain): Step 2

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Form a loop in the cord. Tuck a second loop of the cord
through the first loop as shown
in the photograph. An over-
hand with draw loop has now
been tied in the cord.

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