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THE ASHLEY BOOK OF KNOTS

SOLID TRIANGULAR TURK'S-HEADS

The next three knots, based on original SOLID SIN NETS, have a

complexity not to be found in the other TURK'S-HEAD diagrams. All

the lines in the three diagrams do not progress at the same rate

around the cylinder or barrel; in places they cross and recross each

other. This makes it necessary to place pins in the central part of

the diagrams, between the rims.

A Triangular Turk's-Head of Nine Leads and Two Strands

Based O1l Sinnet jIr! 3028

1387. Make a single-line copy of the diagram by tracing, photo-

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stating, or otherwise.

Take a barrel of the right size (build up by wrapping with ad-

hesive paper if necessary).

Drive pins at the rims and at other places indicated by dots.

Tie the knot by following the over-and-under of the diagram.

There are two circuits and two cords required. When tied, half

knot opposite ends and bury them carefully before working the

knot, which may either be removed to a smaller cylinder or else

drawn up in hand.

A T1-iangular Turk's-Head of Thirteen Leads

1388. The diagram given here represents one half the actual length

of the knot. Two tracings of it must be made, each exactly abutting

the other, so that all lines lie fair. A fireplace log slightly under five

and a half inches in diameter will do for a barrel and 180 pins are re-

quired. No one is advised to attempt this who does not take his

knots seriously.

A HALF ROUND TURK'S-HEAD OF SEVENTEEN LEADS

BASED ON SINNET jIr! 3054

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1389. If you have successfully made the previous TURK's-HEAD

this one holds no new problem, but it will take longer to tie and to

work. Both concentration and patience will be required. Tie with

banding, not with a twisted cord, as the torsion of the latter is

bound to prove bothersome.

Do not allow yourself to become distracted; mere size is nothing

to be afraid of. If you can tie one knot, you can tie another. Do one

thing at a time and take plenty of time. Stop now and then to search

for errors. It is better to work deliberately than to make false starts

and have to undo and repeat. If you find an error after finishing,

consider KNOT ~ 127 before deciding to start afresh.

If a knot becomes too tight for inserting the flexible wire needle

(~99), open with a pricker and ull the cord through with a loop

buttoner (~99C). A hairpin wi! serve. An upholsterer's needle IS

also an excellent tool for small cords, if the point has first been

dulled and smoothed with a file and emery cloth.

With small cord a knot is sometimes worked snug before adding

the final doubling. This is then put in with a sail needle.

If a particularly tight knot is wanted use a pair of long-jawed

pliers for the final pulling. Grip the cord close to the knot and

with a rolling motion tighten each part in turn, being careful to

exert an even pull throughout the knot.

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