CROWN KNOT - Rope Works

1 1999, Gerald L. Findley 99 CROWN KNOT:Use ---- To tie of the end of a rope so that it doesnot unlay. ----- To begin a back splice. ---- Aspart of several multiple strand ---- (For CROWN knot knotboard.) (1)Tie off the rope 6 complete lays from the end.(2) Unlay the rope to the tied off point. (3) Placethe end of one of the unlayed strand betweenthe other two unlayed strands; (4) press thestrand firmly between the strands so that a loopis formed. [NOTE] As you are looking at theend of the rope work counterclockwise aroundthe rope . (5) Fold the second strand over thefirst strand. [NOTE] This will hold the loop inthe first strand in place. (6) Reeve the end ofthe third strand through the eye of the loop. (7)Fold the third strand over the second strand.[NOTE] This will hold the second strand inplace. (8) Pull the loop closed.

2 [NOTE] Workand pull all three strands until the knot is evenand symmetrical.+ + CROWN 5 4 3 2 1tie 100 1999, Gerald L. Findley+ + [NOTE]pull allstrandssnug andev