To count the parts on a turks head knot follow one part as it crosses the face of the knot and count the number of "over" and "under" crossings. In this example you can count five crossings and add the one you are following for a total of six.
This design is a "diamond pattern" shown in the Ashley Book of Knots on p. 241, pattern #1350
Homework: why does Ashley call this a diamond pattern? Leave a comment with your answer below.
To count the bights on a turks head knot count the number of places where the cord changes direction on the rim. In this example there are 17 bights.
This design is described as being between a "square" and a "narrow" turks head. It was made to be 7 5/8" (194 mm) inside circumference a comfortable size for a stylish nautical bracelet.
The number of strands or passes is three. The design can be described as a 17 x 6 x 3 corresponding to the number of bights x number of parts x number of strands.
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I'm relatively new to knotting and although I have a copy of The Ashley Book of Knots I haven't been able to figure this one out (Diamond Pattern #1350). I can't get it to look like yours! Would you be willing to help me out? (It's called a diamond pattern because the first circuits produce diamond shapes.)
ReplyDeleteHi Jolene, I can provide a setup for you for one of these more complex knots. Please send me an email at 1gmhutch@gmail.com and we can discuss the variables.
ReplyDeleteGeorge