Oysterman Knot
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| Description:
The Oysterman Knot, also called the Ashley Stopper
Knot, forms an attractive button anywhere on a cord.
Developed in the early 1900s by Clifford W. Ashley, it is
a relatively easy decorative knot to make. Most button knots
are easy to design, but complicated to tighten. Not so with
this one, which is why it is fast becoming one of my favorites. |
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| Step 1:
Obtain one strand of cord, at least 12 inches in length, to
practice this decorative knot. Secure the left end of the
cord (tail), to your work surface with pins or tape. |
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Step 2:
Using the other end, create a vertical loop directly in front
of you, approx. 3 inches from the secured end. Secure it on
the curved portion at the top. |
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Step 3: Make
a horizontal loop, heading clockwise, passing under both portions
of the first loop. Bring the end down and into this loop,
forming an Overhand knot. Do not tighten it yet. Look familiar?
It’s a Slipknot,
also called an Overhand Noose.
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Step 4: Pass
the end under the tail below the Overhand
knot, as you head clockwise again. |
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Step 5: Bring
the end up and into the vertical loop from the front,
above the Overhand knot. Remove the pins. |
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| Step 6:
Tighten the knot by pulling on both ends gently. Be sure to
do this slowly, or you will end up needing to make adjustments
to the loops. In an actual pattern, you could apply a small
amount of glue, and cut off any remaining cord (from the tail). |
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