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Tag Archives: Knotcraft
A very quick short video on how to tie the clove hitch knot. A fast and easy way to secure a line to a stanchion or pole. This knot is often used to temporarily secure a fender over the side … Continue reading
How to tie the figure of eight knot. From the Knot Book, written by Geoffrey Budworth and Nic Compton……”The essential knot to prevent a sheet of halyard running through a block, the figure-of-eight also forms the basis of many other … Continue reading
This is a great knot for joining two pieces of cord or rope of the same size. This is a very strong knot, but the downside is that it can be difficult to undo. This knot is also great for … Continue reading
I had a jig made by a guy called PJ in the States. Here is short video on the jig and how to make a Monkey’s Fist knot: … Continue reading
This is a short video that I made on how to tie the two bite Turk’s Head. In this particular case I have made a short lanyard, however, this knot can easily be extending to form a covering knot: … Continue reading
Here is a short video that I have done to tie a simple keyring using the Bosuns Whistle Lanyard Knot Keyring. This is taken from Des Pawsons Knotcraft Book. … Continue reading
Here is a short video that I have done demonstrating how Common Whipping can be used as a covering knot: Click on the video to start watchin: … Continue reading
I thought I would do a short video on the Globe Knot Turks Head Cookbook I have also placed a link to Don Burrhus website at the bottom of this page and also on my YouTube channel. http://www.knottool.com/index.html … Continue reading
I have put together a short video on knotting tools, actually it’s really a delve into my ditty bags and see what tools I have. If you are looking for a post that deals with all knotting tools then I … Continue reading
Fancy Lanyard I can take no credit at all for the design of this Lanyard, this is one of Des Pawson’s projects, from his book which can be purchased from this page: Des Pawson’s Knot Craft I did however follow … Continue reading