Single strand 8 plait grommet, aka "Bloody Grommet"

This Grommet thing has been driving me nuts for well over a year. Mikko Snellman did a wonderful video on the making of this where he makes it look really simple. Now I too can do it I realise it is in fact really simple. I can only assume that I too am really simple or just plain slow. It's taken me so long and caused me so much grief.
That being said there is not really any reason for this video other than it's my attempt to elaborate on the areas that confused me. If any one else has struggled with this "simple" project maybe you'll find some help here. Then again maybe I'm just making it more confusing. Let
me know.

****There’s a mistake in the very last move. I’ve pushed the last tail through one place to far. It should have gone through one spot back. Sorry. 🤦‍♂️

Mikko's video is here
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CyQHK77uznA
Check it out he is an extraordinary knotter, craftsman and generous teacher. The spike I use in this video is made by Mikko they are available via his wed site.

Hope this is of some use, please let me know. If you like my video share it, like, and subscribe. That way you'll get notice of new videos and I'll feel loved.
All the cord I use in my videos is made by me on my own rope walk. I sell cord in a range of colours through my shop, here's the link.
https://bloodknot.bigcartel.com/

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