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The Iron Pot

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THE IRON POT (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Allan Twort Napier Diamond Anniversary

1- 8 1s+2s dance the Knot
9-16 3s followed by 1s+2s lead down middle, 2s+1+3s lead back up. 1s finish facing 1st corners
17-32 Corner Chain
 17-24 1s change places RH with 1st corners, 1st corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s who turn LH in centre to face 2nd corners
 25-32 1s change places RH with 2nd corners, 2nd corners turn LH in centre and return to places giving RH to 1s who turn LH in centre

(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)


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