Knots

Introduction
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Table of Contents Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Author and Copyright Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Disclaimer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cross Knot Paracord Lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Intro: Cross Knot Paracord Lanyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 1: Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 2: Step 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Step 3: Step 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 6 7 8 8 8 9 9
Step 4: Step 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Step 5: Step 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Step 6: Step 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Step 7: Step7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Step 8: Step 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Step 9: Step 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Step 10: Step 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Step 11: Step 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Step 12: Step 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Step 13: Variations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Intro: Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Step 1: Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Step 2: Attaching two colors of paracord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Step 3: Find the center of the length of paracord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Step 4: Making the snake knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Step 5: Count your knots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Step 6: Trim and melt the excess paracord . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Step 7: You're done! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 How to tie various knots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Intro: How to tie various knots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Step 1: Sheet Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Step 2: Double Sheet Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Step 3: Bowline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Step 4: Bowline on the Bight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Step 5: Clove Hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Step 6: Round Turn and Two Half-Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Step 7: Fishermans Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Step 8: Studsail Bend . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Step 9: Figure-8 Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Step 10: Prussic Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Step 11: Reef Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Step 12: Cleats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Step 13: Practice them! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 How to Tie the Lanyard Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Intro: How to Tie the Lanyard Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Step 1: Materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Step 2: First Step . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Step 3: Starting the Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Step 4: The Most Important Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Step 5: Doubling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Step 6: Finishing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Four knots to make paracord into a useful tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Intro: Four knots to make paracord into a useful tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Step 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Step 2: The half hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Step 3: The mid line half hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Step 4: The slippery hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Step 5: The mid line trucher's hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Figure 8 knot and double 8 knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Intro: Figure 8 knot and double 8 knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Step 1: Stating the knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Step 2: Finishing the knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Step 3: The follow through knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Trucker's Hitch, THE most awesome knot on the planet! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Intro: Trucker's Hitch, THE most awesome knot on the planet! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Step 1: Initial setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 Step 2: Creating a slip knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Step 3: Tightening and securing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Step 4: Securing loose end . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Step 5: Finished . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Carry any Bottle with a JUG KNOT Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Intro: Carry any Bottle with a JUG KNOT Handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Step 1: Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 Step 2: Form a Bight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Step 3: Pull the Bight down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Step 4: Cross the Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Step 5: Pass the Bight under the 1st loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Step 6: Weave the Bight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Step 7: Extend the Bight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Step 8: Flip the Right Loop behind . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Step 9: Flip the 2nd loop in front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Step 10: Remove Slack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Step 11: Tighten the Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73 Step 12: Secure on bottle neck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Step 13: Aluminum Bottle Water Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Step 14: Tethered Cork Stopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Step 15: Trussed for Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 Step 16: Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Basic Knots Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Intro: Basic Knots Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Step 1: Thumb knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Step 2: Reef Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Step 3: Figure of eight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Step 4: Timber hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Step 5: Clove hitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Step 6: Sheet band . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Step 7: Sheep shank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Step 8: Slip knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 How to Tie a Fire-escape Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Intro: How to Tie a Fire-escape Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Step 1: Get Your Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Step 2: Twist the Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Step 3: Pull Through the Twist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Step 4: Go Over the Split End . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Step 5: Finally . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Step 6: Same Name, Not Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 Climb Safe With A "Figure 8 Knot" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Intro: Climb Safe With A "Figure 8 Knot" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Step 1: Dealing With The Rope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 Step 2: Tying The First Figure 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91 Step 3: Looping Into The Harness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 Step 4: Following Back Through The Figure 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94 Step 5: Finishing The Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96 Step 6: Ready To Climb! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100
Turks Head Knots on a Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Intro: Turks Head Knots on a Bottle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 Step 1: Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Step 2: Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Step 3: Adding the Pegs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 Step 4: Adding Pegs to the Tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Step 5: Adding the 2nd row of pegs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 Step 6: Tying the first Turks Head Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Step 7: Remove the pegs and the tape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 Step 8: Remove the slack from the knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Step 9: Triple the Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Step 10: Add the second knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Step 11: Maping the Top Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Step 12: Mapping the Bottom Knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Step 13: Adding the last knot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Step 14: Thats It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Lark's head noose -- an easy, useful knot that tightens and loosens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Intro: Lark's head noose -- an easy, useful knot that tightens and loosens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Step 1: Double the cord over . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Step 2: Form the lark's head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Step 3: Form the noose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 Step 4: Tightening, retightening, and locking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Related Instructables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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Cross Knot Paracord Lanyard

by Stormdrane on May 22, 2011
Author:Stormdrane Stormdrane's Blog

"No matter where you go, there you are."
Intro: Cross Knot Paracord Lanyard

This instructable will show how to make a paracord lanyard using the cross knot and snake knot. The lanyard can be used as a wallet chain, to secure a key chain, keyring, knife, multitool, flashlight, cell phone, camera, binoculars, compass, and other assorted pocketable gadgets, gear, and gizmos... More projects, links, knot references can be seen in my blog, Stormdrane's Blog. The cross knot can also be found under different names from other online and book references, as: The Chinese Crown Knot, Chinese Cross, Japanese Crown Knot, Japanese Success Knot, Rustler's Knot, Friendship Knot, and knot #808 in 'The Ashley Book of Knots'. You can use the loop end of the lanyard to attach it to your item and use the clip end to secure to a belt loop, bag, pack, etc... Or run a belt through the lanyard's loop and use the attachment to clip onto your gadget, gear, gizmo, etc... Longer versions could be used as a pet leash for your dog, cat, pot belly pig, iguana, ferret, or other assorted leashable rodents and varmints.
Step 1: Supplies
For this project, you'll need 10 feet of paracord, scissors, swivel snap hook, and a lighter. Optional supplies are hemostats, tape measure, and your own choice of attachments, like: split ring, swivel clip, carabiner, snap shackle, etc... I used 10 feet of paracord to make a finished lanyard/wallet chain of about 2.5 feet in length. You can use more or less to make one of your own preferred length. There are many online sources for paracord, available in different lengths and color choices, and can sometimes be found at local sporting goods outlets and Army/Navy Surplus stores. Various attachments can also be found online and at local retail establishments, and you may even scavenge them from keyrings/keychains, pet leashes, etc... that you already have.
Step 2: Step 2
Find the center of your length of cord, form a bight, which will be the the loop end of your lanyard.
Step 3: Step 3
To tie the cross knot you're going to bring the strand of cord on the right over the left strand, back under to the right, and back under again to the left, making an 'S' shape as shown.
Step 4: Step 4
Now with the left strand, bring it up under the 'S' shape through the top loop as shown.
Step 5: Step 5
Bring the strand back down over the first two parts of the 'S' shape and under the bottom as shown.
Step 6: Step 6
Tighten up the knot by carefully pulling on each of the working ends and loop ends of the cord. You can adjust the size of the lanyard's loop by working slack from the loop end to decrease it's size, or from the working ends to increase the loops size. I've kept the loop at about 2 inches in length, so that a belt will fit through it, but you can make it larger or smaller to your preference. You can also check that the working ends of the paracord are equal in length at this point, and work slack through the knot to even them up if needed. *Note the other side of the knot, looks different with the 'cross' pattern, as shown.
Step 7: Step7
Now you can tie the next knot in the lanyard, the same way as the first. After tying the next knot, work the slack through the knot until you have about 1 inch of space between them, then tighten and continue with the next knot. Note that the knots look different on each side, front/back, and that you tie the each facing the same way, or alternate them if you choose. Continue making knots until you have about 1 foot of cord left with each end of the working strands.
Step 8: Step 8
Now you will add your attachment, like the swivel snap hook shown, putting both strands through the swivel eye to begin tying the snake knot.
Step 9: Step 9
Bring the right strand under the cords, then up over them as shown.
Step 10: Step 10

Now take the left strand over across the other strands, back behind and under the cords, and up through the right strand loop, as shown. Then tighten.
Step 11: Step 11

Take the right strand under and behind the cords then bring it back through the tightened knot, along side itself as shown, and tighten. This is where hemostats come in handy with tying this knot, working the cord through the previously tightened part of the knot. It can be done without hemostats, but requires tightening/loosening of the knots with just your fingertips.
Step 12: Step 12

Turn the lanyard over, so the other side of the knot is facing up. The working strand now on the right side will be brought under the cords, back up and down through the parallel strands of the knot as shown, then tighten. And continue this process, flipping the lanyard over, taking the right strand under and back up around and through the parallel cords, and tighten... Continue until you run out of cord or reach the cross knot. You'll now trim off any excess cord and quick melt the end of the strands to prevent fraying to finish.
Step 13: Variations

You can use other two strand knots instead of the cross knot for variations on this style of lanyard. A few alternatives to try tying in a spaced out series or combination of them: Matthew Walker knot, double wall knot, lanyard knot, double overhand knots, double figure 8 knots, etc... The finishing knots around the attachment can also be different, as I've used the lanyard knot, sometimes just one or several in a row. You can also use variations of the cross knot with paracord bracelets and watchbands. Doubled version of the knot shown as a paracord bracelet and alternating with two pairs of strands for the paracord watchband. Leftover pieces of paracord can be used for zipper pulls, key ring fobs, even paracord cross pendants...
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Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot

by Stormdrane on September 12, 2007
Author:Stormdrane Stormdrane's Blog

"No matter where you go, there you are."
Intro: Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot

This instructable will show how to make a wrist lanyard using paracord and the snake knot. The lanyard can be used to secure a key chain, knife, multi-tool, flashlight, cell phone, camera, binoculars, compass, etc. More projects, links, knot references can be seen on my blog page, Stormdrane's Blog.
Step 1: Supplies
You'll need about 4.5 feet of paracord(you may use other types of cordage if desired). The paracord I used is from the Supply Captain. I left the inner strands in the paracord, but you can remove them if preferred. If done in one color, it will be one continuous 4.5 ft length, if done in two colors, you'll need 3 ft for the primary color that includes the wrist section, and 1.5 ft for the second color that will show in the snake knot. Also used are scissors, tape measure or ruler, lighter, hemostats or needle nose pliers(not necessary, but they make it much easier), and a swivel clip, key ring, snap hook, cell phone lariat, carabiner, or whatever attachment you prefer to use.
Step 2: Attaching two colors of paracord

If using two colors of paracord, you will insert one color about 1/2 inch into the other color. You may remove a small amount of the paracord's inner strands by pulling them out, trimming with scissors, and pulling the paracord outer sheath back over the strands, leaving room to insert the other color. For various projects, I've used three different methods for attaching two colors of paracord: melting, sewing, or gluing. The choice is yours, I usually sew them together, it doesn't matter as long as it's a good connection. It will be hidden under the first knot.
Step 3: Find the center of the length of paracord

Take the center of the length of cord and bring it thru the attachment, I'm using a swivel clip. For this tutorial I'm measuring the wrist loop at about 10 inches from the attachment. The connection of the two colors will be just on the other side at this point.
Step 4: Making the snake knot

The snake knot will be made 'around' the wrist loop section of paracord, the loop strands being the 'core' of the knot. I've added a series of photos showing the steps I use. By using two colors, you'll see that I flip the lanyard over after making each knot, so that I'm working with the cord on the right side of the lanyard. I bring it under all the other cords, working the hemostats under the previously tightened knot and pulling the cord back thru. Then tightening up the knot keeping the cord from twisting and working it up against the previous knot. Again flipping the work over, you'll see two parallel cords of the same color which will be split with the cord on the right going under, around, and pulled thru with the hemostats, then tightened up. Continue this procedure until you've done about 10 snake knots(you can count them down either side.
Step 5: Count your knots

Once you have 10 snake knots you're almost done. You'll notice from the photos of both sides of the lanyard, that one side has the snake knots alternating all the way down and the other has a set of parallel knots at the top and botton of the sequence of knots. You'll always have those at the start and finish of the snake knots, I prefer to have them end up on the same side of the lanyard so one side appears to have a more uniform look, but it's not required.
Step 6: Trim and melt the excess paracord

Use the scissors to trim off the excess cord and quickly melt the ends with a lighter so they don't fray.
Step 7: You're done!

You can make a range of variations using less or more cord/knots. Shorten the loop for a double ended key chain or make the loop longer for use as a neck lanyard, a Lanyard Break-Away Connector could be added for the safety conscious. You can also add a wooden bead, skull, cord lock, etc. Visit my blog page for more knot related projects, links, and resources: Stormdrane's Blog. You can find ideas for other gear/gadgets to attach to your lanyard on EDC Forums.
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How to tie various knots

by adaviel on September 7, 2009
Intro: How to tie various knots

Knots, as a way of joining rope without special equipment, are useful in many situations. On a sailboat, knots are essential both for daily use and for emergency repairs. This instructable describes several different common knots:, e.g. Sheet Bend - to tie two lines together Bowline - to make a loop Reef Knot - to fasten a bundle of material Fishermans Bend - to secure a line to a post or ring These knots are good for regular rope - braided or 3-strand polyester or natural fibre (hemp, sisal). Monofilament (fishing line) or steel cable performs better with different knots. Knots are typically quite a lot weaker than straight rope - when rope goes around a tight radius, such as in a knot, the outside is under more tension than the inside. Splices (which require special tools, and are time-consuming to make) are stronger, so permanent fittings usually have eye-splices
Step 1: Sheet Bend

The sheet bend is used to tie two lines together. It is perhaps the most generally useful knot of all. When used to tie a line to itself, making a loop, it is called a bowline. The strain is taken on the ropes in the middle - not the one coming out the side. How the knot is made is not critical - it is the final shape that is important. One can make the flat loop first, and work the other rope around it. Or one can make the crossed loop first - required when tying a bowline. The two images show front and back views of the same knot Advantages: Easy to make Easy to undo when tension is removed Does not easily capsize Disadvantages: Hard to make under load Dangerous to make under heavy load Uses: Joining two equally-sized ropes Extending a towline or stern line Method 1: the same as a bowline
Method 2: starting with the flat loop
Step 2: Double Sheet Bend

The double sheet bend is used to tie two lines of different thickness - but not too different. It is the same as a normal sheet bend, but with an extra turn of the thinner rope around the flat loop in the thicker. The load goes on the line through the flat loop, not the one that comes out the side of the knot. Uses: Securing a heaving line to a tow line Extending a stern line if you don't have enough line of one thickness
Step 3: Bowline
The bowline is really a special case of the sheet bend, but it it tied at the end of a rope to make a loop. The photos show the completed loop, and closeups of the front and back of the actual knot. Note that it is the same as the sheet bend - but it must be made the right way round. This loop does not tighten in use. The knot is quite easy to untie once the load is removed. With practice, it is very quick to tie. Some uses: Securing a dinghy line to a railing or stanchion Securing an anchor line to an anchor Tie a jib sheet to the sail Tie a mooring line around a rock or tree Tie a float to an anchor tripline Use one in each line to tie two ropes of very different sizes - e.g. a throwing line to a large tow rope Disadvantages: the knot must be completely made before it will take any strain - it is hard to tie if there is already a load on the rope
Linked bowlines:
Step 4: Bowline on the Bight

A bowline "on the bight" is a bowline tied in a loop of rope (neither end is needed). The shape is the same as a bowline made with a double line, but the middle of the bight forms the loop around the standing part. Uses: An impromptu bosun's chair - to sit in while being transferred between two boats at sea
Step 5: Clove Hitch

The clove hitch can be made when you only have the bight (the middle) of a rope, not the ends. Uses: Securing a burgee pole to a burgee halyard (a continuous loop of thin line) Securing a tiller from swinging
Step 6: Round Turn and Two Half-Hitches

This is a knot used to secure a line to a ring or bar. Wind a couple of turns around the bar, then secure the end with two hitches around the standing part (this looks like a clove hitch when done). Advantages: Can be made under load - it is easy to take turns around the bar while maintaining tension on the rope Strong - provided the bar is thicker than the rope, the rope is not weakened by sharp bends. Disadvantages: The end tends to work loose Uses: Securing a line to a mooring ring or samson post
Step 7: Fishermans Bend

The fishermans bend is the same as the round turn and two half hitches, except that the first hitch is looped under the round turn. This uses the tension on the rope to secure the end from working loose. Advantages: Secure against working loose Disadvantages: Hard to make under tension Hard to undo under tension May seize up under load when wet, making it hard to undo Uses: Securing mooring line to ring Securing fender lines to rail
Step 8: Studsail Bend

The studsail bend is like the fishermans bend, but the second hitch is also secured under the round turn, making it even more secure against working loose when under tension Advantages: Very secure against working loose Disadvantages: Hard to make under tension Hard to undo under tension
Step 9: Figure-8 Knot

The figure-eight knot is used to prevent an end of rope from passing through a block (pulley). Sometimes called a "stopper knot". The double figure-8 knot is used in rock climbing, as an alternative to a bowline, to secure a climbing harness to the end of a safety rope. The double knot is made by making a single knot, then tracing back around the knot with the free end after passing it around the harness loop. Advantages: Easy to verify by inspection Not prone to work loose Disadvantages: Slow to make and undo Cannot be made under load
Step 10: Prussic Knot

The prussic knot may be used as a climbing ascender - when made around a vertical rope as shown, downwards tension on the ends locks the knot, while release of tension allows it to be slid up the rope. A pair of prussic knots on foot loops may be used in tandem to climb a rope. Uses: Climbing a rope Taking up tension to free a riding turn on a winch
Step 11: Reef Knot

The reef knot, or square knot, is used to tie a bundle of material together. It must be made around something - it should not be used to tie two free ropes together, because it can easily capsize. It should not be used to make a loop, unless it can be tensioned around a solid object. It should not be used around a person - use a bowline instead. A capsized reef knot will slip easily and could constrict and cause severe injury. Uses: Reefing a sail (tying the unused portion around a spar) Securing a furled sail to a spar (sail ties) Wrapping a parcel Tying shoelaces Advantages: May be made under moderate load Disadvantages: Capsizes (works free) if used improperly Can seize up under load when wet Tying the knot:
Capsizing a reef knot:
Step 12: Cleats

This is not a knot, but is very common on boats. The first picture shows a rope cleated normally. The second shows one with a final locking turn - the last turn is twisted before placing over the cleat so that the tension on the rope helps secure the free end. When working with ropes under tension, take a turn or two around a winch or cleat before trying to secure the end with a knot. The load on the free end falls exponentially with each turn taken. Severe injury can result if a finger or other body part is caught in a loop of rope, or between a rope and another object.
Step 13: Practice them!

It is sometimes useful to be able to tie knots in the dark, or as in this video, behind your back
A Third Hand for Sailing or Other Things by Wade Tarzia
Trip Log: Outrigger Canoe Sailing the California Channel Islands by TimAnderson
How to: Tie a Figure Eight Knot by Tactical_Pyro
How to build a pirate ship by mdelaney3
Build a Short Dragon (16 foot 3-Board Outrigger Sailing Canoe) by Wade Tarzia
repairing a headsail by josh
How to get a rope into a tree (without climbing it) by vitex
How to Tie the Lanyard Knot

by eddy14777 on January 31, 2010
Intro: How to Tie the Lanyard Knot

Many people including myself have had trouble following the Stormdrane youtube video on tying the lanyard knot so i have done some research and found the solution!
Image Notes 1. Finished knot.
Step 1: Materials
All you need is a reasonable length of para cord or whatever you wish to use.
Image Notes 1. One reasonable amount.
Step 2: First Step

The first thing you are going to do is to make a bight that leaves you with to congruent ends. Then you are going to put your ring finger through the bight.
Image Notes 1. Close enough. 2. Bight.
Step 3: Starting the Knot

Make a loop just like the one in the picture and place it over the top strand. Bring the top strand under the bottom strand.
Image Notes 1. Notice the way the loop is done. 2. Top strand.
Image Notes 1. Bottom strand. 2. Top strand is under.
Step 4: The Most Important Part

Now you take the top stand from the previous picture and feed it over the first part of the loop under itself and back over the remainder of the loop.
Image Notes 1. Under me. 2. Top strand. 3. This should make a diamond type shape.
Step 5: Doubling
Now take the bottom stand and take it around the part of the top strand nearest to the bight and than come up through the diamond shape in the middle. Do the same for the top strand.
Image Notes 1. Top strand.
Image Notes 1. Both through the diamond.
Step 6: Finishing
When you take it off your finger it should look like this. Work out the slack by pulling on the bight and the two strands.
Image Notes 1. Finished knot.
Celtic Button Knot (video) by Stormdrane
Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot by Stormdrane
Paracord ID badge Lanyard by Flahusky
Four knots to make paracord into a useful tool.

by erik_mccray on March 27, 2010
Author:erik_mccray
I am an ex-fabricator that is now a stay at home dad. I love my new job but I do miss making stuff. I love this site & I am getting involved as a way to keep my skills up. On top of fad work I have also run two small business in the past. One was custom sewing & the other was as a small engine mechanic. I have two votec. degrees one in metal fabrication & the other is in engine repair. I look forward to getting to know everyone here.
Intro: Four knots to make paracord into a useful tool.

Paracord is an awesome multitool, used everywhere from the wild blue yonder to the deepest caverns. But like any good tool it is only as good as the knowledge the user has about the tool. With most people out there using bungee cords & ratchet straps it seems that paracord is being used for nothing more than friendship bracelets for grown men. This is a shame because for less then the price of a few cheap bungee cords & some to short to be helpful straps You can get yourself hundreds of feet of paracord. The key to getting the most out of the paracord is good knot work. The first thing you need to know is what makes a good knot. One is that the knot is easy & quick to tie & more impotant is that the knot is easy & quick to untie. The hitch class of knots is by far the best group of knots that the average person could know. The four most useful hitch knots are the half hitch a quick simple knot that forms the base for many other knots, the inline half hitch allowing you to get the most out of one length of paracord, the slippery hitch that gives you both on the fly control over tension on your paracord but also an adjustable loop that will not change unless you want it & the inline trucker's hitch instantly doubling the your pulling power.
Step 1:
To get started lets get some terminology that will be used defined. line= the paracord Main line= the part of the paracord doing the work for example holding down your tarp. or the long part Mid line= the middle of the length of the paracord. End line= the unused length of paracord or the short length of paracord. of the paracord.
Step 2: The half hitch

The half hitch is a simple way to secure a line to an anchor point like the tie down points in most trucks. A half hitch is a constrictor knot meaning that the harder you pull on the line the tighter the knots grip gets. Another common constrictor knot is the slip knot. Step 1. wrap your line around your anchor point. Step 2. wrap the end line around the main line. Step 3. pass the end line threw the end line side of the newly formed loop. step 4. now take the slack out of the knot. step 5. to make sure the knot is secure tie another half hitch to the main line. This knot is called adouble half hitch.
step 6. another useful thing that can be done with the half hitch is that instead of repeating the wrap on the main line but repeating it on what you are tying to the half hitch can be used to bind something like a stack of 2x4's.
Image Notes 1. End line 2. Main line 3. step 1
Image Notes 1. Step 2
Image Notes 1. passing thew the end line side of the loop 2. step 3
Image Notes 1. step 5
Step 3: The mid line half hitch

The mid line half hitch is for when the length of line is to long for the job at hand & you don't want to have to cut the line to size or you are using multiple anchor points with one length of line. Step 1. double up the line at the point in the length you wish to make the knot. Step 2. wrap the doubled up portion of line around your anchor point. The doubled up length is now Step 3. now tie just as you did for the regular half hitch. repeat the knot to make a double half hitch for now the end line. security.
Image Notes 1. A mid line double half hitch
Image Notes 1. The end line 2. step 2
Image Notes 1. Step 3
Step 4: The slippery hitch

The slippery hitch is a great knot for adjusting tension on the main line or for having an adjustable fixed loop. To adjust the knot simply slide the knot up or down the main line. Step 1. wrap your line around the anchor point or just double over the line to form a loop. Step 2. wrap the end line around the main line three times. Wrapping in the direction of the anchor Step 3. put together the two lines making up the loop & wrap the two lines one time with the end line. Step 4. pass the end line thew the last loop formed covering the two lined of the loop. Step 5. pull the knot tite. step 6. to adjust the size of the loop or main line tension grab the knot & slide it up or down the main line. point or loop.
Image Notes 1. grab just the knot its self to adjust it. 2. step 5
Image Notes 1. grab just the knot its self to adjust it. 2. step 5
Image Notes 1. same knot as in last pic. Just slid up. 2. step 6
Step 5: The mid line trucher's hitch

The trucker's hitch is a great way to double the pulling force on a line. There are many ways to tie this knot the problem with most of them is that at some point you are going to have to pass the end line through a loop on the main line that is acting like a pulley to double your pulling force. this is great if you are making the knot close to the end of your line but if you are using a 300' length of line & want to make the knot in the first ten feet having to pass 290' of line thew a loop is a pain. But with a few half hitches you will not have to pass the end line threw any loop on the main line. step 1. wrap your line around the anchor point. then double over your end line laying the top of the Step 2. double up your main line & lay the loop over the loop made by the end line. step 3. in main line above the knot twist in a loop. step 4. put main line loop thew the loop made in step 3 & pull this loop tight over your main line half hitch. step 5. To use the knot just pull down on the end line to put tension on the main line. step 6. after you have the main line snug tie a mid line double half hitch around the two lines step 7. Tie a double half hitch with the end line around the end loop of the mid line half hitch of step 6. using the same method as used in steps 3 & 4. forming the loop at the end of the main line with the end line. loop forming a half hitch. Repeat step 3 & 4 to make a double loop over the main line.
Image Notes 1. the end of step 6
Image Notes 1. main line 2. end line 3. step 1
Image Notes 1. main line loop 2. end line loop
Image Notes 1. step 4 at the end with a double half hitch on the main loop
Image Notes 1. pull here! 2. step 5
Image Notes 1. the start of step 6
Image Notes 1. the end of step 6
Image Notes 1. step 7 2. now the rest of the line is free to do more work.
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I.D. Lanyard (Photos) by eschmunk
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Figure 8 knot and double 8 knot

by jonathan111 on November 28, 2007
Intro: Figure 8 knot and double 8 knot

I will show you how to tie a figure 8 knot and a figure 8 follow through.
Step 1: Stating the knot

This is a simple knot, so just follow the pictures.
Step 2: Finishing the knot

Cross the string under, and then push it through the hole. Pull tightly, unless you are going to do the follow through, and leave it somewhat loose.
Step 3: The follow through knot

The follow through knot should be tied around something, brought back, and followed through the path of the 8 knot. Look at the pictures. Basically follow through the 8 knot backwards.
Climb Safe With A "Figure 8 Knot" by mattste
A pocket full of knots. by Kiteman
How to Tie a Fire-escape Knot by leonardo ismael
Trucker's Hitch, THE most awesome knot on the planet! by schneidp20
Paracord Zipper Puller by repeet13
Trucker's Hitch, THE most awesome knot on the planet!

by schneidp20 on October 12, 2008
Author:schneidp20
I like building stuff. Trouble is, there just isn't enough time to build everything ... Sigh.
Intro: Trucker's Hitch, THE most awesome knot on the planet!

Yes I know that there are plenty of other cool knots out there ... many of which I literally couldn't live w/o ... I rock climb. However, this knot is unlike any other. Plus I needed a grabber for my Instructable. :-) (BTW: this ISN'T a climbing knot!) And in truth, it isn't a knot by itself, but rather a system of common knots. Have you ever tried to tie something down for transporting, but just couldn't get the lines tight and/or during transport the lines would continually loosen? Then this is the knot for you! I learned this knot back in the 70s when specialty car racks and ratchet straps were rare or unheard of. I initially used it to tie a canoe on a car rack, both attaching to the rack as well as the lines to the bow and stern of the canoe. Even with all the new gizmos available today, this knot still shines because all you need is a rope and ropes don't hum in the wind like straps. The unique aspect of this knot is that it gives you a 2-1 mechanical advantage when tightening the rope. Be careful though. You can actually damage some things because of the mechanical advantage. This knot holds fast and is easy to untie, hallmark traits of any good knot. Below you see the finished knot system ... we'll break it apart in the steps that follow
Image Notes 1. 1st anchor point, a bowline 2. loop 3. securing knots, 2 half hitches 4. securing loose end with a fisherman's knot 5. 2nd anchor point (should be round)
Image Notes 1. X marks the spot
Step 1: Initial setup

The first step is to anchor one end of the rope and then loop the rope around a 2nd anchor point. For attaching to the 1st anchor point I chose bowline ... a close #2 on my list :-). There are other instructables on that one so I won't bore you here. The 2nd anchor really should be round because it serves as a pulley in this block and tackle type knot. I've used it on sharp anchor points and it doesn't work as well.
Step 2: Creating a slip knot

Tie a slip knot somewhere between the two anchor points. Correct placement of the slip knot takes some experience to judge it correctly. Typically I place it too close to the 2nd anchor point and end up with not enough room to work with. If the knot ends up too far from 2nd anchor point, you can extend the knot by enlarging the loop. Be sure you tie the slip knot as shown. You may not be able to untie other knots. In this small example, the slip knot is uncharacteristically close to the 1st anchor point.
Step 3: Tightening and securing

The loose end of the rope that went around the 2nd anchor point goes through the slip knot loop. Pull the loose end to the desired tension and secure with two half hitches. Note: To allow better view of the knots, the rope isn't really tightened in this example.
Step 4: Securing loose end

The final knot is just to secure the loose end somehow. I chose a fisherman's knot to do this. To tie a fisherman's knot, the rope goes around twice and goes under the "X" created by the loops. Pull the loose end to tighten. Finally slide the knot to put tension on the half hitches.
Image Notes 1. X marks the spot
Step 5: Finished
There you have it. I guarantee that the first time you really use this knot (not just practice), you will be amazed at how well it works and you'll wish you knew this knot a long time ago. You may even come over to my side and declare that is is THE most awesome knot on the planet! :-) Enjoy and happy hauling, Dave
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Carry any Bottle with a JUG KNOT Handle

by hpstoutharrow on September 17, 2009
Intro: Carry any Bottle with a JUG KNOT Handle

Tie a JUG KNOT around a water bottle, soda bottle, or aluminum bottle to make a secure carrying strap. Re-purpose any container into a reusable water bottle by adding a convenient carrying strap. This Instructable will demonstrate how to tie a JUG knot which like its name suggests, is meant to properly secure around the neck of a container. With some cord and the knowledge of this knot, you will be able add a handle, lanyard, or carabiner loop to any of your favorite beverages to carry them on the go. It works perfectly for those disposable water bottles, and who knows, once you add some colorful cord to the plain old clear water bottle you just might be inclined to refill it and use it again. (Check out pictures 4&5 below) In addition to plastic beverage bottles like pop, water and sports drinks, you can turn those rugged aluminum beer bottles into a backpacking canteen. Those of you familiar with my previous aluminum bottle Instructables: ROLLED RIM METAL TUMBLER http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Bottle-Tumbler-Cup-Cook-Pot/ ALUMINUM BOTTLE LIGHTWEIGHT ALCOHOL STOVE http://www.instructables.com/id/Aluminum-Bottle-Alcohol-Stove/ will recognize the water canteen shown below as a re-purposed aluminum beer bottle. Here, I have added a painted surface treatment to turn it into a proper looking water bottle. More on that in steps 13, 14, 15.
Step 1: Getting Started

Cord size is important. Select a small medium weight cord like the one shown here. It is a general purpose camp cord sold at most sporting goods stores. (shoelaces might also work) Do not use a heavy cord or rope because the larger diameter will not tuck under the relatively small lip at the top of the bottleneck and the bottle will fall out. Also, the smaller cord cinches tight on itself and will not loosen accidentally.
Step 2: Form a Bight

The next steps show how to tie a 'JUG KNOT'. It is the basic step for adding a carrying strap. It is also the anchor point for any additional fancy bottle trussing you may want to add. JUG KNOT Step 1 Form a "Bight" in the center of a length of cord. Bight is a knot term for a loop or bend in the rope. In this case the main Bight in this knot is highlighted with a white mark. I makes it easier to follow its path in these steps. The running ends of the cord should be equal length.
Step 3: Pull the Bight down

PULL the Bight DOWN forming two Loops.
Step 4: Cross the Loops

CROSS the right Loop OVER the left Loop.
Step 5: Pass the Bight under the 1st loop

Take the main Bight and pass it UNDER the left Loop.
Step 6: Weave the Bight

WEAVE the Bight OVER the portion of the right Loop and UNDER the portion of the left Loop.
Step 7: Extend the Bight

Extend the Bight OVER the outer portion of the right Loop.
Step 8: Flip the Right Loop behind

Additional colored identification points have been added to the loops to follow their travel in these next two steps. The right Loop *Yellow marker" is FLIPPED BEHIND the knot and ends up on the far left side of the knot.
Step 9: Flip the 2nd loop in front

Raise the green marker (located on what was formerly the left loop) and pull it down and to the right; FLIPPING IT IN FRONT of the knot . Note the blue portion of the this loop will pass around the outside of the yellow portion of the first loop.
Image Notes 1. Center of knot that will tighten around the bottle's neck
Step 10: Remove Slack

Note where the blue, green & yellow markers end up. Start to remove the slack in the loops by pulling the original main Bight (white marker top right) and the two free standing ends at the bottom. the bottle neck will pass through the very center of the knot.
Image Notes 1. Center of knot that will tighten around the bottle's neck
Step 11: Tighten the Knot

After removing the slack insert the bottle neck and finish tightening. The knot should look like this before slipping it over the bottle.
Step 12: Secure on bottle neck

This is the finished knot shown on the neck of various containers. The loop end and the two free standing ends can be tied together to create a carrying handle. (last picture below)
Step 13: Aluminum Bottle Water Bottle

The next few steps show the features of an aluminum beer bottle re-purposed as a water bottle canteen. It is one of many containers that can be reused as a camp water bottle. The bottle was lightly sanded, masked and then pained with a "hammered finished" paint to create an interesting surface texture.
Image Notes 1. Textured finish paint makes an interesting grip-able surface 2. Masked with tape for painting 3. Masked with tape for painting
Image Notes 1. Dowel used for holding the bottle during painting
Step 14: Tethered Cork Stopper

Use a wine bottle man made Cork as a stopper for your aluminum water bottle. Note: Use a cork that was removed from the wine bottle without the corkscrew penetrating through the bottom end of the cork. (A hole all the way through the cork will cause it to leak.) Use the unpierced end of the cork inside the water bottle. Drill a hole through the sides of the Cork. Thread the cord through the hole to the center of the cord. Use the cork as the main Bight. and tie the Jug knot as shown in the beginning steps. Now the cork is tethered to the bottle and will not get lost or fall on the ground. A Carabiner clip passes through the other cord end to attache the water bottle to you belt or pack.
Step 15: Trussed for Transport

This is another hanging method for carrying your aluminum bottle water canteen. A Jug knot is tied conventionally around the neck. The running ends of the knot however are pulled down towards the bottom of the bottle. A Barrel Knot is tied about 3/4 the way down the side of the bottle. A square knot is tied on the bottom of the knot to keep the two running ends tight against the sides of the bottle. I like the look of the accent colored cord running down the sides of the bottle and the fact that the bottle hangs from the belt upside down. It adds to its uniqueness. The last picture shows another truss variation.
Step 16: Advanced

Below is a bottle with some additional trussing. You can be creative as you want. It all starts with a re-purposed container and the Jug Knot (and enough cord).
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Aluminum Bottle Alcohol Stove by hpstoutharrow
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Basic Knots Guide

by zorro3355 on April 29, 2008
Intro: Basic Knots Guide

hi
Step 1: Thumb knot

The most simple knot.Used as a stopper and prevent ropes from fraying .
Step 2: Reef Knot

Used to tie two ropes of equal thickness together.It is pretty easy to tie and untie but under tention,it may be diffcult to untie.It is also not sutible for smooth ropes.(eg.nylon ropes)
Step 3: Figure of eight

used as a stopper,prevent ropes from fraying and its more secure than tumb knot. it's is also used to tie Caribinas to ropes and is often used in rock climbing.
Step 4: Timber hitch

used for pulling logs.
Step 5: Clove hitch

Used to tie a rope onto a pole or log. The pole must be round. The pole lust be thicker then the rope itself. (greatly used during pioneering)
Step 6: Sheet band

used to tie ropes of different thickness together.(works on same thickness of ropes too.)
Step 7: Sheep shank

To shorten Ropes To prevent middle fraying.
Step 8: Slip knot

Whipping Used as a grip for pulling things.(when tied on a stick or small pole)(marlin spike hitch)
Rope Rings by hpstoutharrow
Whippin'! (West Country Style) by tim_n
Hangman's Noose Pack Closure by PopEye42
Turkey on a Tripod by hpstoutharrow
How to Tie a Fire-escape Knot

by leonardo ismael on October 16, 2007
Intro: How to Tie a Fire-escape Knot

This knot is used by firemen in case of fires, for example imagine a scene where the ladder on the firetruck messes up, but people need to get down a five story building or more. All they have is a long piece of rope, they can safely get down with a secure knot like the fire-escape knot. So, why not learn it, it's easy to do, and hard to untie if you tie it tightly. This is from the American Boys Handbook.
Step 1: Get Your Rope

First grab a piece of rope, and bend it like this to make a loop in it. Follow every step to the smallest detail.
Step 2: Twist the Rope

Now make a twist like this, and hold it together.
Step 3: Pull Through the Twist

Pull the loop through the twist you just made, from underneath.
Step 4: Go Over the Split End

Now pull the tail through the loop.
Step 5: Finally
And finally just pull it through as pictured below. Congratulations you just learned the fire-escape knot.
Step 6: Same Name, Not Knot

This is another knot called the fire-escape knot, this shouldn't be your result.
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Bed Sheet Escape Rope by jesse.hensel
rope ladder (glow-in-thedark version) by mikeasaurus
Headlock Escape #2 (video) by johnnyrockstah
Quick Firestarter by MattandJora
Trail sauna by jakee117
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Climb Safe With A "Figure 8 Knot"

by mattste on February 23, 2010
Intro: Climb Safe With A "Figure 8 Knot"

There are many things that a beginning climber needs to know, including several important knots. Perhaps the most essential knot is the Figure 8 Follow Through. This tutorial will demonstrate how to correctly harness yourself to a rope using a Figure 8 Follow Through knot. This knot is used primarily by rock climbers to provide a lifeline. Since this knot is used as a life-line, it is very important to be able to tie it correctly (Your life could depend upon it!). Don't worry, with this tutorial and about 5 minutes of practice, you can have this knot mastered! Things you will need: - Climbing Harness - Climbing Rope If you are wanting to go climbing and don't already have these items, they can be purchased for about $25 each at most outdoor sporting goods stores. If you are merely looking to learn the knot, a belt loop and a rope (about five feet long) will do.
Image Notes 1. Climbing Harness 2. Climbing Rope
Step 1: Dealing With The Rope

Throughout this tutorial, I will be discussing different parts of the rope. To make these instructions as clear as possible, I will define a few terms that I will use throughout the tutorial. The "Anchor End " of the rope will generally be at the top of the images. This is the end that would be anchored to the wall or rock, and does not move. We will not be doing much with the "anchored end". The "Tail End " of the rope is the opposite end that we will be dealing with. I will call this the "tail" for short. Now that we have some terms to work with, lets get started.
Step 2: Tying The First Figure 8

This knot has several parts to it. The first part of the knot is just tying a basic "figure 8". To tie the first "figure 8", there are four simple steps. 1 - Using the tail, make a loop over the rope (as shown in the first picture), keeping in mind that there should be about 3 ft. of slack on the tail end. 2 - Wrap the tail back, this time go under the anchored end. (As shown in the second picture) 3 - Bring the tail down through the first loop. (As shown in the third picture) 4 - Finally, pull the two ends to make the knot a little bit tighter and easier to deal with. (Shown in the fourth picture) After these four steps, you should end up with a knot that resembles a "figure 8".
Step 3: Looping Into The Harness

In order to secure the rope to the harness, simply thread the tail end of the rope through the front loop in the harness as shown in the picture below. This step is obviously very important.
Step 4: Following Back Through The Figure 8

After looping the rope through the harness, you have to thread the tail end of the rope back through the knot, following the first "figure 8". I have divided this process into five smaller steps in order to make it more clear. 1 - Coming form underneath the knot, bring the tail up through the near loop and to the left behind the anchored end of the rope. (Shown in the first picture) 2 - Wrap the tail around the anchored end back to the right, and down through the adjacent loop. (Shown in the second picture) 3 - You simply need to bring the tail back over the top of the knot to the left. (Shown in the third picture) 4 - Bring the tail end up through the far loop following the anchored end. (Shown in the fourth picture) 5 - Finally, pull the knot tight.* (Shown in the fifth picture) As you can see, the first four pictures are simply tracing the knot back through with the tail end. *For the last part, while you pull the knot tight, you may want to make small adjustments and rearrange how it all fits together. If the knot does not lay perfectly smooth and tight, it's NOT a big deal.
Step 5: Finishing The Knot

After completing the Figure 8 knot, you will want to somehow secure the tail end of the rope out of the way. There are a couple different ways to do this, the way that I will demonstrate is using whats called a "Stopper Knot". This secondary knot is similar to a "Fisherman's knot", and is pretty simple. I have once again divided this process into several smaller steps. 1 - Start by wrapping the tail end around the anchored end. (As shown in the first picture) 2 - Wrap the tail back underneath the two vertical segments. (As shown in the second picture) 3 - Simply repeat the first two steps, wrapping the tail around again. (As shown in the third picture) 4 - This step in the fourth picture may look complicated, but all you need to do is insert the tail up through the two loops that you have just made. 5 - To finish off the knot, you will want to slowly pull the tail end while gently pushing the bottom of the stopper knot upwards. If you have successfully completed this knot, it should look something like the fifth picture.
Step 6: Ready To Climb!

Now that you have mastered the Figure 8 knot, you can securely harness yourself into a climbing rope. Remember, there are many other skills that go into setting up an anchor and belaying a climber. This tutorial only covers the figure 8 knot. For more information, there are many great websites that demonstrate how to correctly set up a safe climbing system (I've posted a few below). If you are a beginning climber, I recommend that you read up on a few other climbing techniques. Also, you should probably go to a climbing wall or gym where there are experienced climbers that can "show you the ropes". Hopefully this tutorial has been helpful. Have fun and be safe. Some useful links: http://www.stephenpratt.net/Anchors/anchors.htm http://www.uoregon.edu/~opp/climbing/topics/anchors.html http://www.abc-of-rockclimbing.com/howto/climbingtechniques.asp
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Turks Head Knots on a Bottle

by sklnxbones on July 6, 2010
Intro: Turks Head Knots on a Bottle

This is the finished project. A bottle decorated with three Turks Head Knots. There are only three knots on this bottle. The RED and the BLUE knots are each a 20 Bight by 3 Lead Turks Head Knots. The WHITE knot is a 20 Bight by 19 Lead Turks Head Knot.
Step 1: Supplies
Cord: Lots and Lots of cord... I cant tell you how much, each bottle is different Bottle: Washed and Dried, inside and out. Make sure to remove all water spots Threaded Needle: Cord screws into the threads at the base of the needle Pegs: I use brass rivets, used as a map to tie the Turks Head Knots Hole Punch: Used to punch holes in the painters tape to hold the pegs Painters Tape: To hold the pegs in place, and to make your map for the Turks Head Knots Marker: To write on the painters tape Cloth Towel: To remove finger prints and dirt from your bottle Krazy Glue or Super Glue: This is used to secure the knots in place to the bottle OPTIONAL BUT HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... I use the Turks Head Cookbook from KnotTool.com
Step 2: Preparation
You will need to find a bottle you like. I used an empty instant tea bottle, of course washed and dried. (I like to put the bottle in the oven for a few minutes to dry the inside without water spots. Take off the lid and do not put lid in the oven.) Now measure the circumference of the bottle. Take a cord and tightly wrap the cord around the bottle. Mark where the ends meet, and use a ruler to measure the length of the cord. For my instant tea bottle the circumference is 27cm. I know from past knots that I have tied, that I want my knot to have 20 Bights in the top and bottom (bands) knots. I am going to use the Bights in the (bands) knots to tie the middle knot. Now divide the number of Bights (20) into the size of the circumference (27) to get the space between each Bight (1.35)... With me so far??? Now take two pieces of painters tape, using a ruler measure out the length of the circumference and mark the length on the both pieces of tape. Next you will mark the space between each Bight on the tape.
Step 3: Adding the Pegs

I like to use pegs when tying Turks Head Knots, it just makes tying the knot easier. These are what I use for pegs.
Step 4: Adding Pegs to the Tape

Now take a hole punch to cut holes in the tape where the lines meet. You will place the pegs in the holes. Insert a peg in each hole and carefully stick the first piece of tape to the bottle.
Step 5: Adding the 2nd row of pegs

Now do the same thing with the second piece of tape. The numbers on each piece of tape must line up. This picture shows you what you should have now. This odd looking thing will be your map to tie the Turks Head Knot. And this is the end of Step 1...
Step 6: Tying the first Turks Head Knot

Using the Turks Head Cookbook, follow the numbers going over and under as indicated in the book. I chose a 20 Bight by 3 Lead knot, which will give me a nice band around the bottle. Once the ends meet you have made one complete knot. Tape the "running" end of your cord and start removing the pegs and the tape.
Step 7: Remove the pegs and the tape

Be careful not to untie the knot as you remove the pegs and tape from the bottle. Continue to remove all the pegs and remove the tape from the bottle. At this point the knot will be very loose and will need to be tightened up.
Step 8: Remove the slack from the knot

Here you can see just how much the knot expanded. Starting with the "standing" end, begin to pull the slack out of the knot going towards the "running" end of the cord. Do not expect to pull all the slack out at once. You may have to make 3 - 5 attempts at removing the slack out of the knot. DO NOT remove all of the slack out of the knot. In order to make the "bands" we will have to triple the Turks Head Knot. We will do this by following the knot three times. The threaded needle will really come in handy here.
Step 9: Triple the Knot

Once you have made three passes of the Turks Head Knot, use your needle to go under your knot about half the circumference and cut the cord. The knot will be tight enough to hide the tail in place.TIP: I carefully add a couple of drops of super glue UNDER the band to hold them in place and keep them from sliding around in the next steps. A drop or two in 3 or 4 places around the band should be enough.
Step 10: Add the second knot

Now repeat this whole step for the second band. When tying the second band, you must make sure the Bights line up to the first band. This is crucial for the next step. Wipe down the bottle to make sure all your finger prints and adhesive from the tape are all removed. You want to make sure your bottle is clean at this point. Any dirt or finger prints left on the bottle will be almost impossible to remove. From this point on we will use gloves when tying our last knot...
Step 11: Maping the Top Knot

Stick a piece of painters tape on top of your first band, leaving the bottom of the knot exposed. Use a marker to count the number of Bights in your knot. Instead of using the pegs we are going to use the Bights to tie our next Turks Head Knot.
Step 12: Mapping the Bottom Knot

Do the same thing for the bottom band, but you must make sure your numbers on top and bottom line up. So #1 on top should be the same position as #1 on the bottom.
Step 13: Adding the last knot

Again using the Turks Head Cookbook and the threaded needle you are going to follow the instructions, going over and under as indicated in the book. Be sure to use gloves when ever you handle the bottle.
Step 14: Thats It

For this Turks Head Knot I am using a 20 Bight by 19 Lead knot. Because of the amount of cord you are working with, your cord will get twisted and knotted. You will have to un-twist the cord often.... Its a pain in the rear, but it has to be done. And it has to be done alot! Continue to tie the knot until you finish the knot. If you have the cord and the patience you can double or triple the knot. When you are done, use your needle to hide the ends under your bands. Cut the ends and your DONE...
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Lark's head noose -- an easy, useful knot that tightens and loosens
by Larry Breed on February 19, 2009
Intro: Lark's head noose -- an easy, useful knot that tightens and loosens
I thought I knew all the basic knots, but then I was taught this incredibly useful, simple knot. It's good for tying up the neck of a bag that you want to repeatedly open and securely close. It's good for tying around a springy bundle that will need tightening and retightening. And, it's easy to undo. I've looked at knot literature but haven't found a name for this, so I named it. The basic knot is well known; it's called a "lark's head". Since all I've done is to slip the two ends through the lark's head to make a noose, I call it that. WARNING: Don't use this knot when human safety would depend on it. Climbers and mountaineers have well-tested, reliable knots for such situations.
Image Notes 1. To tighten further, step on this side of the lark's head and pull the free ends.
Step 1: Double the cord over

The lark's head noose requires enough cord to go twice around your bundle, plus a foot or two. Find the center and double it over. Sailors call this a bight.
Step 2: Form the lark's head

Coming from below the bight, hook your thumb and forefinger over the two sides. Reach outward and downward and pinch your fingertips together underneath the doubled cord. You've made a lark's head. Move the crossing cord a little farther from your hand, so there's a clear opening through the two half-loops.
Step 3: Form the noose

Slip the two ends of the cord through the opening we were just talking about. Pull the lark's head tight so it grips the two cords. Find something that needs constricting, and put the noose around it.
Step 4: Tightening, retightening, and locking

Slide the knot against the bundle. If it's not tight enough to keep from slipping, tighten it by holding it in one hand and tugging on the cords one at a time with the other hand. Notice that you can slide the knot out again, for instance to re-open the bag you just tied shut. For some applications, this may be as tight as you need it. A springy bundle probably still feels loose. If so, compress the bundle and get a new grip on the cords. Rest your foot on the bundle, on the cords nearest the lark's head, and pull to slide the lark's head tighter. To make the knot more permanent, you can lock it. Make an overhand in the cord ends. (Exactly like the first step in tying shoelaces.) With your foot still on the bundle, pull on the cords and move your hands apart until you're pulling in opposite directions. You have just locked the lark's head, and you can trust it to stay that way.(*) But, let's say that later on you want to loosen the locked knot. Again put your foot on the bundle and cords nearest the lark's head, hold the two cord ends together, and pull. This makes a little slack between the overhand and the lark's head so you can untie the overhand. In twine or small string, the locking overhand knot may be difficult to undo. Use a shoelace knot instead of an overhand, and it'll unlock easily. (*) If you're using slippery cord, like polypropylene, an overhand may not lock securely. You may want to tie another overhand knot. For added security, wrap a short length of duct tape around the two cords, close to the knot.
Image Notes 1. To tighten further, step on this side of the lark's head and pull the free ends.
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Author and Copyright Notices

Cross Knot Paracord Lanyard

Author:Stormdrane Stormdrane's Blog

Intro: Cross Knot Paracord Lanyard

Step 10: Step 10

Step 11: Step 11

Step 12: Step 12

Step 13: Variations

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Zigzag Spooling Paracord (video) by Stormdrane

Survival Bracelet (Updated!) by tevers94

Celtic Button Knot (video) by Stormdrane

Paracord Boonie Hat Wrap (video) by Stormdrane

Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot by Stormdrane

Survival Bracelet II by tevers94

Cobra Weave Key Fob by tevers94

Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot

Author:Stormdrane Stormdrane's Blog

Intro: Paracord wrist lanyard made with the snake knot

Step 2: Attaching two colors of paracord

Step 3: Find the center of the length of paracord

Step 4: Making the snake knot

Step 5: Count your knots

Step 6: Trim and melt the excess paracord

Step 7: You're done!

Paracord Chain Sinnet Fast Deploy Boonie Hatband (video) by Stormdrane

Cross Knot Paracord Lanyard by Stormdrane

Zigzag Spooling Paracord (video) by Stormdrane

Survival Bracelet II by tevers94

Survival Bracelet (Updated!) by tevers94

Cobra Weave Key Fob by tevers94

Paracord Boonie Hat Wrap (video) by Stormdrane

Paracord Knot Display Bord by Jamie bagn

How to tie various knots

Intro: How to tie various knots

Step 1: Sheet Bend

Method 2: starting with the flat loop

Step 2: Double Sheet Bend

Step 4: Bowline on the Bight

Step 5: Clove Hitch

Step 6: Round Turn and Two Half-Hitches

Step 7: Fishermans Bend

Step 8: Studsail Bend

Step 9: Figure-8 Knot

Step 10: Prussic Knot

Step 11: Reef Knot

Capsizing a reef knot:

Step 12: Cleats

Step 13: Practice them!

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Paracord Knot Display Bord by Jamie bagn

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How to Tie the Lanyard Knot

Intro: How to Tie the Lanyard Knot

Image Notes 1. Finished knot.

Image Notes 1. One reasonable amount.

Step 2: First Step

Image Notes 1. Close enough. 2. Bight.

Step 3: Starting the Knot