Manrope Knot
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Description: The Manrope Knot is an interesting decorative knot I recently learned how to make. The ends of the cords come together to form a bundle, below the ball, and are all heading the same direction. The knot itself is round, and resembles both the Globe Knot and the Monkey Fist. You can make this knot first, and use the ends for other decorative knots.
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| To practice the Manrope Knot, obtain 2 cords, each at least 60 inches long. You should use a project board and pins to secure the strands. If you wish, you can label the cords with small pieces of masking tape to make it easier to keep track of them. |
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Step 1: Arrange the cords in an "X" shape, and make a modified Lanyard Knot, which can also be considered a Wall Knot. As you rotate the ends, pass under the cords instead of over them.
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. Secure cord 1 so there is a space between it and cord 2.
Bring the cord up, passing over cord 3. Secure the end 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 cord 1, as well as cord 4. |
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Step 4: Take Cord 3 and bring it under Cord 1, at the top area of the knot.
Pass it under Cord 4, over cord 2, and over both parts of cord 1, as you rotate down the left side of the knot. |
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Step 5: Use cord 4, and bring it around to the left and bottom of the Manrope knot. Pass under cord 2 on the left, as well as cord 1, passing into the space from below.
Pass over cord 3, over the portion of cord 2 that's close to the center, under cord 1, and over cord 2 again (right side of knot). |
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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. The end will come to rest in 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. The end will rest at the upper left. |
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| Step 9: Take cord 4 and follow the path of cord 3. The end will rest 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 counter-clockwise to where the end is located, so you cross over 2 of the coils (indicated by arrows). |
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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 gradually, from one loop at a time.
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| Tip: I found it easier to tighten the knot by starting at the very first knot in the center, following the path of each cord. Take your time, working out the slack a little at a time. 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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