Knots?

constrictor knot , double constrictor…

I prefer decorative knots .

I tried to remember all the mnemonics, like “The rabbit goes into the hole, then out of the hole, then around the tree, then back into the hole…”, but all I get as a result are Gordian knots.

That’s why I use tie-wraps…

Thanks for the link, woodspoon. I always mean to learn more knots but never do. Maybe this’ll help.

I like tying turk’s head knots. If you like knot tying, the Ashley Book Of Knots is fantastic. You can download it from archive.org here.

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Right on, I kind of suck on those and lashings in general

Ashley is the end all be all, but sometimes it can be a little overwhelming

For sure. It’s also not the best if you want step-by-step instructions.

I used to practice several knots, but have forgotten many.

My most used knot is an adjustable hitch. I usually prefer the Blake’s hitch. It is used commonly by arborists. You can make variations of the knot by varying the number of turns you make, and the number of turns you then slip the free end through. I experimented with several adjustable hitches for use with the slippery UHMWPE cords like dyneema and spectra, and found the Blake’s hitch to hold the best, with many turns (5 or more), and slipping the free end through just one of the turns.

I like the butterfly loop for its versatility. It can be tied in a stretch of rope without using an end, and it can be loaded in any direction while remaining relatively easy to untie.

For those interested in the state of the art of knotting check out the international guild of knot tyers forum.

When I was reading the forum a lot several years ago I witnessed the invention of a type of binding knot that is amazingly simple and effective. I will update with details of the knot later.
Edit: in this thread

Some interesting folks on that forum.

Ah yes , I remember that forum …

JD from TyingItAllTogether actually found me and told me about my .5 seconds of fame .

I’m one of those people who suffer from knot memory impairment syndrome (I’m a computer programmer living in suburbia). I have spent years as a Webelos and 11 year-old scout leader, and EVERY SINGLE TIME we get to knots, I have to practice every knot beforehand from the manual. I don’t use them much, and they don’t stick in my brain.

I like the taut line hitch, though.

My favorite harness tie in knot is the Yosemite bowline. Other useful knots for climbing: bowline, double loop bowline, clove hitch, alpine butterfly, mariners knot and munter hitch (not really a knot).

Thanks for that one, I didn’t know about it. I use loops of cords for prusik knots but it’s nice to know of a single strand option.

man i love that “Adjustable grip hitch”: where has it been all my life THANKS!

wle

this quite popular these days

just kidding :innocent:

Lightbringer, that would be the bowline knot - one of my favorites! Great for making a secure but temporary loop. It can be pulled apart easily but won't close on itself. Used extensively in rescue situations. So all serious mountain climbers, etc. can ties it one handed as shown in these videos:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H85cMlvwwXA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJVU0R_YoPE

Damn, I have so much to learn here :heart_eyes:
But you guys opened so many gates of hell with these links and knots’ names :smiling_imp:

I’m a rookie on knots and paracord stuff, and the one I do most of the times is the simple “cobra knot”. I make some bracelets, cat’s collars and also necklages sometimes…
So, thanks for showing me some more things :wink:

the Spanish Bowline has been my favorite since my time in the Navy…

Bowline, alpine butterfly loop, zeppelin bend, adjustable grip hitch, truckers hitch, secure shoelace knot, reef knot and most of all - overhand knot.
Whenever I need something special I use Useful Knots app