My nice hat is in need of some color, so I decided to test out some decorative knots.
In the vein of paper is cheaper than lumber, practice knots before starting your project. Carrick bend – I like the look of this knot, but it’s oriented the wrong way. Lanyard knot (diamond knot) in two colors – interesting, but I’m not happy with the symmetry of it. Figure eight knot doubled – This one doesn’t seem to sit properly. Barrel knot doubled – I like this one, but it doesn’t provide enough contrast to the snake knot. True Lovers Knot – Once I figured out how to make the two parts even, this was my favorite.
With a bachelors degree in history, I turn wrenches for a living. I’m most at peace when I hear the wind in the trees or the gurgle of a brook. I’m a believer in the Renaissance Man, as epitomized by DaVinci engineer, artist, soldier, statesman. As Heinlein said, “A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyse a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects.”
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