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Re: [Orchid] Pearls: To Knot or Not
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Mlou Brubaker Tuesday, August 21, 2007
   
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>     Another thing I see in this test is that a square knot loosens up
>     if it's not between two pearls. It's as though the knot is held in
>     place by the pearls instead of vice versa. The usual knot stays
>     tight and in place even if it's next to only one pearl. If the
>     necklace breaks, that would be important. 

    A square knot is called a reef knot in sailing. It is used to tie a
    reef in sails because it comes apart easily if you upset it (pull on
    one side until the knot changes form). It is then very easily picked
    part. This is good and proper for reefing a sail, but not good for
    knotting pearls or any other use which should not easily come
    undone. 

M'lou

 

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