Knot tying

This is a wikizine for enthusiasts of knot tying and rope tying. Sailors, craft makers and kinky folk represent the diverse world of knot tying enthusiasts. They come from different histories and employ different techniques. Put it all together and you have the vast world of Knot. Practitioners of each application can learn from the others.

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Lanyard Snap Shackle

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I bought a couple of these black painted bronze snap shackles from MIL-SPEC MONKEY , to use with paracord lanyards. They do cost a bit more than the usual cheaper swivel clips and carabiners I often use, but it's a neat, well built accessory for some paracord work. I added one to a lanyard made like the ' Paracord Lanyard Project '. The snap shackle has a 1" slot, so I looped the cord ends around the shackle a couple of extra times to fill the slot. The lanyard is also slightly longer than the tutorial version, with a couple extra feet of paracord, ... Read Full Story

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Notebook knot work...

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If you carry a notebook , journal , day planner, day runner, etc. and it has enough room, like the spiral binding on this one, you can try adding some paracord. The size of the book will determine how much cord you use. I ended up using close to 10 feet of 550 paracord on this 6 inch tall day planner. It's tied similarly to a paracord bracelet, but you run the cord around the binding and back through the outer binding rings before you start knotting and again through the center of the spiral section at the end. This start used a little ... Read Full Story

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A chain sinnet paracord bracelet

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This is one of many possible variations of a chain sinnet. Here I've made a simple paracord bracelet with it. I did this one without a side release buckle, but one could be easily added. I've seen these demonstrated in a couple of knot books, and there's an online tutorial for the process on YouTube by 2KnottyBoys . In the video, they're making a 'collar' of sorts that falls in with their other 'knot work', and I think you'll see it's easy to follow to make a paracord bracelet. The amount of paracord you'll use will depend on your wrist size, but it seems ... Read Full Story

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Lanyard knot paracord cross

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The ' lanyard knot ' is also called a diamond knot / boatswain's whistle knot / Chinese button knot / knife lanyard knot and there's probably a couple more names for it out there depending on the source. For this paracord cross, I used two strands of paracord. I used a couple of short leftover strands that were about 3 feet or so each, but didn't measure to get an exact amount used. The inner strands were left in, but this could be done with the cord gutted. With one strand, from the center, I made a small loop then tied six lanyard knots ... Read Full Story

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Another paracord bracelet variation...

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' Ashley's Book of Knots '(ABOK#2505), calls this pattern the 'double tatted chain' and 'seesaw' knot. I believe I've also seen it called a zigzag knot. It's a simple pattern of half hitches with each side. I used about 9 feet of cord(total of both colors, foliage green and coyote brown paracord), looping the center of each color onto one end of a side release buckle to start. To finish, I just looped the four strands around the other end of the buckle, making a singe cobra stitch with the outer two strands over the center two, trim and melting the ends. It works ... Read Full Story

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Slipping Shoelace Knots, Crooked Bows

Do your shoelaces always come undone? Do your shoelace bows sit vertically instead of across the shoe? If so, you’re probably tying a “Granny Knot”, and one simple change to your technique will result in a balanced knot that sits straight and stays secure. — Ian’s Shoelace Site has opened my eyes

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In Mexico, tying the city in knots is a capital idea

Tens of thousands of protesters angry over a utility's shutdown bring traffic to a halt. So what else is new? Take world-class traffic congestion. Add protesters, tens of thousands of them, until streets become a thick, impenetrable mass. Let angry horn-blowing begin. Repeat, over and over.

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Knot too shabby

When I was a kid my dad tried his best to impart his encyclopedic knot tying knowledge on to me, but aside from a handful of useful knots I never came close to mastering them all. Thankfully, the next time I need to tie a Sheepshank I won’t break a sweat. I haven’t been practicing; I just downloaded Knot Guide from Winkpass Creations. Knot Guide is a handy little iPhone app that’s loaded with over 70 different knots in a multitude of...

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Hand-tied paracord sling

I'm really digging all the manly knotwork going on over at Stormdrane's blog. Read more | Permalink | Comments | Read more articles in Crafts | Digg this!

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Tying Knots - Freshwater Fishing

If your knot fails, you lose your fish. It is the single most important action you take that can cause you to lose or land a fish. Learn to tie a good knot that is appropriate to the kind of line you are using and increase the odds you will land the fish you hook. Don't miss that fish of a lifetime because your knot failed. Tying Knots - Freshwater Fishing Tying Knots - Freshwater Fishing originally appeared on About.com Freshwater Fishing...

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Big line-up planned for 12th annual Heritage Festival in Newmarket

Big line-up planned for 12th annual Heritage Festival in NewmarketFoster's Daily DemocratOther craftsmen are featured in the children's tent offering hands-on learning: Chinese knot-tying with Kung-Tai Tsay, letterpress printing with Tom Johnson ...and more »

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Get Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 9/20/09

Pittsburgh Post GazetteGet Out Events, Hunting & Fishing Calendar: 9/20/09Pittsburgh Post GazetteAt Goddard State Park's Family Fishing Program, instructors teach participants what they need to know to fish including knot tying, rigging rod, ...and more »

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