Page 134 - The Ashley Book of Knots

MULTI-STRAND STOPPER OR TERMINAL KNOTS

Repeat with the other two strands in tum. Then tuck each strand

up to the center top, passing under one part of the crown. This com-

pletes the SINGLE CROWN AND DIAMOND KNOT as pictured in the right

top diagram.

709. A DOUBLE CROWN AND DIAMOND is started as the above knot, 708

but the final tuck to the top center that was shown in 'II: 708 is not

taken. Instead, when the diamond has been tucked "over one and

under one" and the knot has progressed to the point shown in the

left diagram, tuck anyone end down through the crown, above and

parallel with the adjacent strand of the original crown, as shown in

the left diagram. Do likewise with the other two strands, and then

follow the lead of the DIAMOND KNOT with all strands, one tuck at a

time. Follow the original lead carefully and do not cross the strand

you are following. Use the loop buttoner for tucking. When all

parts have been doubled, the ends will issue from the tier shown in

the left diagram. Sink the ends where they stand, and bring them

out at the top. Fair the knot and work taut. In Sweden, according

to 6hrvall, this is called ROSE KNOT (ROSENKNOP).

710. Twice crowned. Take four strands and tie two crowns, the

second one outside (or below) the first. Draw the knot up loosely,

and lead each end to the right over the next standing part and tuck

up to the center under two parts as illustrated. The knot will have

four flat faces.

711. WALL AND CROWN. Superficially this resembles 'II: 70 I, in

which the crown comes first and the wall after. Often there are a

number of ways in which to achieve a similar result. This fact makes 710

the analysis of old paint-covered knots, that may not be opened, ex-

ceedingly difficult.

In this knot, after the wall and crown have been tied, the end

parallels below the wall and is tucked up to the center inside four

parts.

712. Another WALL AND CROWN. Start this like the last one, and

then double the wall by following below the first lead. Do not stick

up to the center, but take the end" and follow the lead of the wall

a second time, making a THREE-PLY KNOT. Stick the ends up to the

center under five parts.

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