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Knotwork

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KNOTWORK (J8x40) 3C (4C set) Wouter Joubert RSCDS Book 44

1- 8 1M+2M set and link while 1L+2L reverse set and link (1s end facing out), 1s+3s set and ½ turn on sides (Men LH and Ladies RH)
9-16 2s+3s+1s dance reflection reels on own sides (1s dance up between 3s who dance out and down to start)
17-24 1s set, cross RH, cast up to 2nd place and turn LH to face 1st corners
25-32 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners, pass RSh and dance ½ reel with 2nd corners ending in 2nd place opposite sides
33-40 3s+1s+2s turn partners RH and chase clockwise ½ way to own sides

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


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