FINISHING THE ENDS When plaiting is completed the ends can be whipped, as described elsewhere, or they can be finished with a decorative crown knot. The crown knot is not limited to use with only a four plait, it can be used for other plaits as well. so that the rough side of the lace is showing. Fig. 1. When plaiting has been Fig. 2 This is how it looks from completed hold the end up like this above.
Fig.3 . Now begin bending each strand tucked over the one next to it.
Fig. 6.. The fourth strand is under the first one and the crown knot is complete.
Fig. 7. When worked tight it will look Fig. 8. Take a strand under its like this. However in this state it is neighbour and then tuck it back likely to work loose and so some under itself. Do this with each strand in turn. Some extra work must be done to make it firm. There are various ways of doing this but the one described here is an easy one to remember. Fig. 11. When you come to the last strand you must put the strand under two layers as shown. If this is not done the knot will be uneven. Fig. 12. Work the lace as tight as possible and trim it off flush. 112