Tying Knots

[Jon]

I just bought myself some rope and a tying knots guide. Don't ask me why, it must be the rather belated boy scout in me! Going to try to do a little practice each day. Up until this point, I have been doing "granny knots" for my entire life. This term may be banned soon, but its what I call them.

Does anyone here know how to tie a variety of knots or are you still on the granny knots like me? Do the Americans here also calle them granny knots?

 

[NauticalGent]

As a sailor, I was required to learn 6 knots - which I still use to this day.
Square knot - very similar to the granny knot
Clove hitch
Sheep bend
Figure 8
Half hitch
Bowline

As equally important as knowing how to tie them is knowing WHEN to use them.

 

[NauticalGent]

Going to try to do a little practice each day.

There are worse ways to while away the time!

 

[NauticalGent]

I have learned a LOT from this guy...so much so that he inspired me to build a play-set for my granddaughter and although I do not have @Micron's skill level (yet!), it came out pretty good and she loves it so that is all that matters!

 

[kevlray]

It was interesting that one late night I came across several videos on YouTube on how to tie various knots.

 

[Jon]

You never know when you might need a good knot! I presume once you have learned them, they are harder to unlearn. Get it in the bag.

 

[Jon]

My first ever pro knot, the Bowline:

 

[NauticalGent]

My first ever pro knot, the Bowline:

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Looks good! And probably the most important one to know if not the square knot.

 

[Uncle Gizmo]

You got me to thinking about humanity's distant past, fire seems to be one of the most useful technologies we discovered. I'm wondering, ropes, sinew, flax and the like, then the knots. I wonder if this is an underlying technology that has been overlooked in its significance to humanities progress.

Photos of the Last Incan Suspension Bridge in Peru

The 120-foot-long Incan bridge has been built and rebuilt continuously for five centuries.

www.nationalgeographic.com

 

[Jon]

Looks good! And probably the most important one to know if not the square knot.

Square knot is second on the list in my cards. Good to know they have got the order right.

 

[Galaxiom]

My father taught me some knots when I was about twelve years old. Learnt some more when I was doing climbing when I was about 18.

They all make sense once you the understand principles that make them secure by introducing sufficient friction, avoiding upsetting and being able to be untied by avoiding jamming.

 

[Isaac]

I personally forgot everything I learned from Scouting, although i did get to the level immediately below Eagle. All I can do now is tie my shoes. Definitely can be forgotten!

 

[AccessBlaster]

Take a match or lighter to the end of that paracord, that's rule #1.

 

[Jon]

I just tried that and nearly burnt my hands! But the end is much better now.

The Square knot. Simple but versatile for joining two ends together.

 

[AccessBlaster]

just tried that and nearly burnt my hands! But the end is much better now.

Oops, yeah it melts sorry bout that.

 

[The_Doc_Man]

I worked for the federal government for years. When it comes to procedures, they have EVERYTHING tied up in knots.

 

[Galaxiom]

The Square knot. Simple but versatile for joining two ends together.

Though not a reliable knot for this purpose. Bends should be used for joining ropes in critical applications.

 

[Jon]

Though not a reliable knot for this purpose. Bends should be used for joining ropes in critical applications.

Yeah, shows it is not to be trusted on the card I have open in the photo above.

Edit: I see there is very little difference between the Bend and Square knot, so why have the Square knot at all?

 

[AccessBlaster]

Found this thought it was cool, the constrictor knot.

 

[conception_native_0123]

As a sailor, I was required to learn 6 knots - which I still use to this day.
Square knot - very similar to the granny knot
Clove hitch
Sheep bend
Figure 8
Half hitch
Bowline

just tie me a sheepshank! basic seamanship!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOY1sPiHgQk#t=95