Whip Basics. The Forum

Thank y'all

The dreaded knots!!! It looks great Whippy Sister. Really though, I set aside one full day just for the damned knots. :/

Yep not.my most favorite part, but its worth it especially to make a young fellow smile

The knot in itself takes AGES to do normally, but is so rewarding. This whip is looking really good Rachel!! A very clean diamond plait~

I agree, Brandon, when the knots are done they are worth all the creative --- energy ---

I always try to the knots when the kids are out. :P just in case.
Thanks!

Rachel yeah, my language can get very picturesque with lots of descriptive adjectives when tying knots too.

Ron

Picturesque

No secret that knots are my nemesis!

Knot happening, not at the rate I'd like but it's coming along.

They may be your nemesis, but you do win the battle nicely.

Ron

Rachel same here. I hate doing same knot 10 times.. But that knot looks good!

Thanks
5×4 is not bad but finding the right knot for the right size...
Practice makes better!

Rachel, have you tried the mandrel / jig with pins and the "Grid Maker" method?
Just input what number of "bites and parts" and click on "Generate" and the solution comes out below.
It makes it tons easier.

Getting the foundation the right size is the booger bear.

I think there's a thread in the FAQ about it and all the Us and Os needed for any combination of bites and parts.

Ron

Ron no I haven't, though I just figured out my run list for the knot in working on was written from 6-5-4-3-2-1 pin order instead of the 1-2-3-4-5-6 pin order I'd been using. Tada!!!
Sometimes I'm not the brightest turnip that fell off the truck

Knot again.

Rachel, I wouldn't say that.
Look at what you have accomplished in school!!
Besides, you're a lot sweeter than a turnip.

Ron

Mr. Smooth
Ah, there's book smart and then there's common sense...!

Proceed with tightening...

Looking good!

I love those colors!
Very good combo.

Good luck with the knots, seems to me you're winning.

Sven

Nice knotting Rachel. Maybe I'm perverse but I enjoy the knotwork part of whip making and look forward to it. :/

Ethan, Sven, thanks
Sir Roger.... Surely not
Thanks!

Surely knot...and don't call me Shirley!

Scott, you officially win the punster award for the day!
Ha!!!!!