KNOT TYING
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By: Remy Gutierez
INSTRUCTOR I
KNOTS
In cording, the interlacement of parts of one or more
ropes, cords, or other pliable materials, commonly used
to bind objects together. Knots have existed from the
time humans first used vines and cordlike fibres to bind
stone heads to wood in primitive axes.
Knots were also used in the making of nets
and traps, but knot making became truly
sophisticated only when it began to be
used in the ropes, or rigging, that
controlled the sails of early sailing vessels.
Knot making thus became the province of sailors, who
historically showed great skill and ingenuity in devising
various kinds of knots for different purposes. With the
coming of steam-powered engines to propel ships, the
use of sails, rigging, and knots was much reduced, a
trend that has continued even on modern sailboats
because of the use of special cleats, winches, and
other alternative devices to control the rigging.
Knots are still widely used in daily life, though,
and are depended on by campers and hikers,
mountaineers, fishermen, and weavers, among
others, or even by a person tying a shoelace or a
package.
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Classification of
Knots and its
types
clove hitch
The clove hitch is an old tie with many
outdoor uses. This ancient connection
has been used successfully by people
since the early 1500s, as shown in old
paintings. Today’s uses for the clove
hitch cover a wide range of activities,
especially for boaters, campers and for
use with outdoor vehicles.
The Square Knot
The square knot is a classic for
connecting lines and tying knots.
Whether you are tying two ropes
together to make a longer rope, or
you are tying up a bundle of
firewood to carry, the square knot
is a winner. It’s much more secure
and stable than its cousin the
granny knot, which everyone is
probably familiar with as part of
tying their shoes.
The Bowline
This is known as the “king of knots,”
simply because it’s one of the best for
many uses, plus it can be untied rather
easily. It’s a bread-and-butter Scouting
knot because it has so many woodcraft
and outdoor uses. The bowline is an
ancient knot. Some folks say it harkens
back to the era of wooden ships.
The Figure Eight
The figure eight knot creates a
stopper wherever you need one on a
rope, though the steps are the same
for several other knots, as well.
The Double Sheet Bend
Connecting two lines of
differing materials or sizes
is a common requirement.
Boaters, campers, hikers,
and anglers all need to do
this at times, and the
double sheet bend is a fast
method to accomplish it.
Two Half Hitches
You can use two half hitches to secure a line
to trees or poles, or to secure the line to
itself like you would tying a trucker’s hitch.
The Taut-Line Hitch
Boy Scouts have been using this superb
adjustable loop knot for generations.
Even when it’s used under extreme
tension, a taut-line hitch can be adjusted
to lengthen or shorten a line. This makes
it valuable to anglers securing boats to
docks, especially in saltwater where tide
changes can mandate quick and easy line
adjustments.
The Fisherman’s Knot
True to its name, the fisherman’s knot, is
pretty much only good for using with
fishing line.
The Water Knot
The water knot safely secures
webbing, flat belts, and most types of
straps together.
The Rolling Hitch
The rolling hitch adds a leg to an
existing line. This hitch is the basic knot
behind a taut-line hitch, but it can be
added to any existing line. The rolling
hitch was often used historically to
hook more dogs to a dog sled main
line.
The Prusik Knot
The Prusik knot creates a
loop that can be used as an
ascender or decender. This
“slide and grip” knot can
also be handy for adding a
loop to a rope when neither
end of the rope is free.
The Timber Hitch
The timber hitch
secures a rope to
an object for
hauling or to act
as a support.
The Blood Knot
This little gem of a
knot is used on fishing
line to secure two lines
together (mends a
broken line or attaches
leaders and tippets).
The Man Harness
This crafty knot allows to
put a loop in a line
anywhere along the length
of a rope when neither
end of the line is free to
tie a loop— but a man
harness is great for
cheating at tug of war.
The Carrick Bend
This square knot
alternate joins two
ropes together
securely, and is
easier to untie than
a square knot.
The Trucker’s Hitch
The unique feature of the
trucker’s hitch is it gives
you a unique mechanical
advantage for tightening
up a line. While tying this
hitch is a little complex,
it’s worth the trouble if
you need to tighten lines
as much as possible
before securing them
The Barrel Hitch
The barrel hitch has been
used in sailing and
construction work for
centuries. It allows you to
secure a bucket, barrel or
other cylindrical object to lift
it in a well-balanced
position.
The Sheepshank
This knot seems half magic
trick, half practical knot, but
it shortens a line without
cutting the line. This knot
keeps our long ropes in one
piece, despite our
miscalculations in the field.
The Tripod Lashing
The tripod lashing is
commonly used for
shelters and to
support camp items,
like a cooking pot
over a fire.
The Square Lashing
The square lashing has
been used to build
everything from camp
chairs to towers and
bridges – but you can
also use it to secure
two poles together.
The Cleat Hitch
The cleat hitch is a very fast
method of securing a boat
line to a dock cleat. It’s also
useful for holding gear to a
truck bed cleat. It can be
used whenever a line is tied
to a cleat-type anchor.
ACTIVITY:
Document yourself while demonstrating at least 3 types of knot tying, together with its
steps on how to do it individually. Send it on our group chat on May 8, 2024, until 3:00
pm.