Step 3: How to do the daisy chain
Thats right, the daisy chain! You might already know how to do it (boy scouts) or use it to shorten extension cords. It's also known as finger crochet or chain sinnet. The first step is to simply daisy chain all but 3 feet of rope on the very end!
First, make a loop about 1.5 to 2 feet from the end (pic 1). You'll use this to finish to handle later.
Then, pinch the long end of the cord close to the loop and push it through the first loop (pic 2). Picture 3 is the starting knot tightened. You just made a slip knot! This is how you start any daisy chain. Now continue making loops and putting those through the previous loop. Remember to tighten each loop a bit; you don't want them too loose.
Do this until there is about 3 feet left at the end. You might notice the loop getting large, all you have to do is pull the rope and the loop will shrink.
First, make a loop about 1.5 to 2 feet from the end (pic 1). You'll use this to finish to handle later.
Then, pinch the long end of the cord close to the loop and push it through the first loop (pic 2). Picture 3 is the starting knot tightened. You just made a slip knot! This is how you start any daisy chain. Now continue making loops and putting those through the previous loop. Remember to tighten each loop a bit; you don't want them too loose.
Do this until there is about 3 feet left at the end. You might notice the loop getting large, all you have to do is pull the rope and the loop will shrink.
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henster22
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Jan 31, 2011. 12:03 PMReply
I have always thought that this chain was called monkey chain or slip knot chain plus this instructabal is like mine (we use the same chain)
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WataAtaCrackahJack
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Dec 12, 2010. 5:15 PMReply
why not braid it?
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Sylkhr (author)
in reply to Dec 16, 2010. 9:09 AMReply
Because you only have one strand with this method, not three or more
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