Tom fool's knot under and through the outer side of the opposite loop. Tom fool's knot The Tom fool's knot is sometimes considered a handcuff knot but is somewhat inferior for this purpose to the knot which usually bears that name. It is a good knot with which to commence a slightly fancy sheepshank. It is also used as a trick knot due to the speed with which it can be made. Tom fool's knot is believed to be the knot "epankylotos brokhos" described by the 1st Century Greek physician Heraklas. It is formed by making two loops, not exactly overlaying each other.
A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories A Knot in the Grain and Other Stories A Knot in the Grain and other Stories is a collection of short fantasy stories by author and Newbery Medalist, Robin McKinley. Published by HarperTrophy, this collection of stories came out in 1994 although several of the stories had been previously printed. This collection gives readers a taste of McKinley's style and allows brief glimpses in the worlds where magic lives and you never know what might be possible. Stories included: "The Healer" "The Stagman" "Touk's House" "Buttercup" "A Knot in the Grain" The Healer: Lily was born mute and with a