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.

2 (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. [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