FIG. 18. FIG. 19. FIG. 20.
Now with the other hand lay the part b over part c, and while in that position pass the end a down between them, over the first crossing, under left strand, up between, over second crossing, under right strand, up between; take the hitch off your fingers, and it will be as in [Fig. 22].
Next pass the loose end through the opening d, laying it against the cord a; then with it follow that strand (a) over and under, over and under, until you have a complete plait of three cords. Pass the knot over a stick to make it taut, and cut the ends close.
FIG. 21.
The Turk’s-head knot, like the two preceding it, will tax your precision, deftness and patience, and is an ornamental rather than a useful knot. You may weave one from wire or cord about the handle of your cane or riding-whip, or you may pull a few hairs from old Dobbin’s tail and make them into a very pretty horsehair ring for your cousin Fanny when you two are out driving together along the forest road.