Monkey’s Fist

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Leave a tail

    Allow enough rope for three sets of three turns. This view leaves the center empty.

  2. 2

    Start the first set

    Wrap the first turn around the open center.

  3. 3

    Make three parallel turns

    Lay the first three turns side by side.

  4. 4

    Turn across the first set

    Start a second set at right angles, going around the outside of the first.

  5. 5

    Complete the second set

    Make three turns across the first band.

  6. 6

    Weave the third set

    Pass inside the first turns and outside the second turns.

  7. 7

    Complete three final turns

    Follow the same inside-and-outside route three times.

  8. 8

    Leave the finishing end

    Bring the tail clear of the third group and leave enough rope for gradual dressing.

  9. 9

    Work out the slack

    Follow the rope through all nine turns, taking up slack gradually. Keep the three groups aligned around the empty center.