The Wall, Crown, Double Wall & Crown, Manrope Knot

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Uses: The Wall and Crown (ABOK # 672, p 117; and # 847, p156), when followed round, make a pleasing ball or button on the end of a rope. They are included here because the crown and wall are fundamental components of many decorative knots. The name "Manrope Knot" is a later name for a "Double Wall and Crown".

Structure: In both the crown and the wall each strand is tucked under its neighbor. They are identical except for the direction of the main rope. If two rope ends faced each other, a wall in one end would be identical to a crown in the other.

Difference: The important difference is that a wall leaves the ends continuing on so that they may be layed up again to continue the rope. By contrast a crown directs the ends back in a convenient position to make a Backsplice.

Finishing the Ball. The animation above only shows the formation of the Wall and the Crown. Each strand is then continued round for one more complete circle. The strands are then tightened and the spare length is cut off. Picture 8 shows the completed Wall and Crown Ball.

Alternatives: Many variations are decribed: the Crown may precede the Wall; the number of turns may be varied; and the ends can be spliced back into the standing end.