I tied a 5 lead 4 bight Turk's head knot to start (the gaucho knot in the video starts off that way). Then raised/expanded that knot a couple of times, expanded into a 7x6 TH knot and then raised again with same method into a 9x8 TH knot, although I do it without the mule, that's still a good way to learn. And then I worked in the gaucho interweave, carefully trying to keep the knot neat as I tightened it up, working the slack out.
I had started with a previously cut six foot long length of cord, which I was thinking I could get a couple of knots out of, and used about three and a half feet in the finished knot, leaving a scrap that I'm sure to find a pen or pencil to victimize with. I may add a paracord lanyard to the light if I don't end up keeping it clipped on my keychain...
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ReplyDeleteWhy knot just make a 9x8 and then weave a gaucho into it?
And after you tighten it does it slip around or move?
The knot is firmly in place once the knot has been fully tightened.
ReplyDeleteA bit of grip tape could go underneath where you tie the knot if you want extra security for the cord.