Real Knots - Pole Shift Survival Information

Ropers Breast Plates Sample
Double Headed Carrick
Start with two in
terlinked half hitches
and pass one end as
shown.
The second end may
now be passed in a
regular over and
under weave to
complete the first part
of the knot. Next work slack around the to extend bight x which is then twisted to lock.
The working ends are then used to lock the twisted bight in position and the knot is ready for doubling.
Handcuff Hitch Breasplate
the top loop of the knot.
Start with a half knot and lengthen
the two bights. Twist the bights to
lock them (this will produce a
regular over and under weave).
Lay one bight over the other
(check that the sequence is correct
by examining the rectangle r)
Take one end and lock the bights
as shown. Arrange the doubling so
that both ends finish at x ~ this is
The finished design is small but does form a basis for other
patterns such as the design on the right. How to develop one
from the other is your problem! (Solved on the next page in the
booklet.)
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