Hold the twisted handkerchief in both hands, as shown by [Fig. 4]. The two hands are marked L and R—i.e., left and right respectively. Now bring the right hand round and past the left, as indicated by the dotted lines, and nip the handkerchief at the point A with the first and second fingers of the right hand.
Fig. 3.—The wrist knot.
Fig. 4.—The double bow.
By doing this you have naturally brought the point B opposite the first and second fingers of the left hand, between which it should be similarly nipped. During all these movements the remaining fingers and thumbs of each hand should retain their original hold on the handkerchief.
Having now taken hold of both the points A and B, straighten your hands and pull apart, still retaining the hold of the first and second fingers. As a result you will find the handkerchief tied in a double bow, which, if the movements have been done quickly and well, will seem to have been accomplished by some strange effect of magic.
The Instantaneous Knots
These knots can be made at each end of the handkerchief by the following method. Hold the handkerchief in the position shown in [Fig. 5], where it appears lying over the third and fourth fingers with the two ends, A and B, hanging beyond the thumbs. The movements are done in the same way and simultaneously with both hands, and it will therefore suffice to describe the action of your right hand.
