Manrope Knot
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Description: The Manrope Knot is an interesting decorative knot I recently learned how to make. It is a combination knot, created from two kinds of Wall knots, which are often viewed as a unique type of Lanyard knot. The ends of the cords come together to form a bundle, all heading in the same direction. The knot itself is round, and resembles both the Globe Knot and the Money Fist. You can make this knot first, and use the ends for other designs. I haven't figured out the best way to use it yet, but it was fun to learn this unique knot.
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| To practice the Manrope Knot, obtain 2 cords, each at least 60 inches long. |
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Step 1: Arrange the cords in an "X" shape, and make a Wall knot. Each end passes under the one before it, as well as the next one in line. Rotate counter-clockwise as you make the Wall knot. Tighten it completely and secure the knot to your board. |
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Step 2: Mentally number each cord, starting on the bottom left and rotating counter-clockwise. Direct the first cord (#1) to the right, passing under cord 2.
Bring the cord up, passing over cord 3. Secure the cord to your board. |
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Step 3: Use cord 2 next, passing under cord 3 as you head to the top of the Manrope knot.
Rotate to the left, passing over the tail of cord 1, as well as cord 4. |
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Step 4: Take Cord 3 now and bring it under the tail of Cord 1. Direct it down the left side of the knot.
Pass it under Cord 4, over the tail of cord 2, and over both parts of cord 1 (at the bottom). |
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Step 5: Use cord 4, and bring it around to the left side of the Manrope knot. Pass under the tail of cord 2.
Direct the end into the loop formed by cord 1, from below. Weave the end over 2 coils, under one, and over the last one on the right. |
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Step 6: Now you need to double the knot, but in an unusual manner. Find the end of cord 1, which rests at the top of the design. Bring it around the loop made by cord 4, following its path. You will end up at the lower right. |
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| Step 7: Find the end of cord 2, and follow the path of cord 1. You should end up at the upper right area of the Manrope knot. |
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| Step 8: Locate the end of cord 3, and follow the path of cord 2. You should end up at the upper left. |
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| Step 9: Take cord 4 and follow the path of cord 3. You will end up at the bottom left area of the knot. |
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This is what the Manrope knot should look like at this point, after being doubled. |
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Step 10: Direct each end into the spaces close to the center of the knot.
Make sure you go into the space that is to the right of where the end is located, so you cross over two coils. |
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Here's a view of the back of the Manrope knot, showing how all the ends are passed through.
Tighten the knot by removing the slack from one loop at a time.
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| Tip: I found it easier to tighten the knot by starting at the first Wall knot in the center, following the path of each cord. Take your time, working out the slack gradually. You'll eventually end up with a round knot, with the ends dangling below. You can trim them and tuck the ends inside, to form a ball. Or you can use the ends for other knots. |
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