Page 170 - The Ashley Book of Knots

MULTI-STRAND BUTTONS, TIED IN HAND

A plumber's apprentice labors for several years before he becomes

a full-fledged plumber. At the expiration of that time, if he has

worked conscientiously and has talent, he is permitted to screw up

pipes and apply solder and may even have advanced to the point

where he rates a helper to carry his tools for him. Knotting is no

sim Ie craft, and there is a great variety.

ost MULTI-STRAND BUTTONS are tied with canvas-covered

strands. The ends are sometimes tapered slightly, and the canvas

seams are tll rned, rubbed down, and sewed ()iif 123). In working the 970

knots constant care must be observed to keep the seams on the

underside.

870. This illustrates a FOUR-STRAND DOUBLE DIAMOND KNOT that

has been crowned to form a ROSE KNOT. The lead of the diamond

is followed above, before the crown is added and the strands tucked

to the stem. If tied as described, a slightly convex top results. If the

lead of the diamond is followed below, the knot will have a some-

what different character, being possibly rounder. But the form is

largely the result of the way the knot is worked.

871. A knot with a double crown and collar and a single girdle.

First tie a single diamond ()iif 693). Above this tie a single crown and 871

stick the ends to the stem under three parts. Tuck up with each

end following below the lead at the rim. Then follow outside the

lead at the crown, and tuck down to the stem. This last tuck passes

under five parts. The parts forming the collar are double, and the

crown is double, but the upper rim is left single. In the left illustra-

tion the single parts are shown at the four corners.

872. A rosebud shape is secured by tying a single diamond and

adding a single crown above the diamond. Then follow above the

lead of the diamond, tucking down to the stem without doubling

the crown.

873. A bulkier knot is obtained by first tying a diamond ()iif734),

tucking each strand to the right in turn, under, over, under. Arrange

the knot symmetrically, and add a crown at the top. Follow above

the lead, doubling only the diamond, and stick the ends to the stem,

leaving the crown single.

874. Another knot is tied exactly like )iif873, and the difference in

appearance is due entirely to the difference in the way it is worked.

The third tier of parts is pulled tight to withdraw it from the surface.

The top of the knot then automatically assumes a flat surface. The 873

side elevation of the knot is similar in appearance to a THREE-LEAD

TURK'S-HEAD.

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