"bud" wrote in message
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How to make/macrame/whip sailboat steering wheel cover?


I would like to cover the steel steering wheel on my Hunter 30'.

My preference is to macrame line on the wheel and spokes.

I've done some searching on the net for instructions, but I haven't
found any.

If you have some references or pointers, I would be appreciative.

Two very simple variations:

One with a straight ridge on the outside edge of the wheel is to use
two ropes, and tie overhand knots in opposite directions, changing rope
every second turn.

The other makes a spiral, and is just a single rope tied with overhand
knots in the same direction allthe way.

For both, tighten up each knot backward, against the tying direction.

Of course, "Ashley's book of Knots" is the ultimat bible on the subject.

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Dag.