Dunnachie

I am looking for the best way to switch from a 4 part round braid to a 4 part flat braid. I'm making dog leashes and the loop for the handle works better as a flat braid while the rest of the lead needs to be a round braid.

Yep. That's it. I thing the Turks's Head is the same as a crown knot and then I make a wall around it, threading the strands back through the X's to come out the middle. Seems like I was having trouble with the last strand, getting it threaded back through the correct way. But that's seems to be going better for me now. Probably a bit of practice helps . I'll attach a photo of the knot I am using. I would love to have your diagram. it always helps to see it on paper. Let me know more about your planned project and I can send you photos of the leashes I have done.

i recently started braiding dog show leashes with 4 strand round braid of 3/32 kangaroo leather. I am adding beads or gems along the braid and need to find a good terminal knot to use to keep the beads from slipping. Currently I am using a Turks Head Terminal Knot as described in the Encyclopedia of Rawhide and Leather Braiding but I am wondering if there is something that would be more sutable. I need for the strands to extend from the center of the know (or button) so I can continue braiding. Any suggestions?