Farmer’s Loop
How to Tie the Farmer’s Loop Knot
I wonder if many people avoid using this knot because of how it’s depicted in Ashley’s Book of Knots. The knot is illustrated as being tied over a pole, which might not be as intuitive for some. If it were shown tied around the hand, perhaps more people would appreciate and use this particular loop knot. However, once you tie the Farmer’s Loop Knot, you certainly won’t forget it!
According to Ashley’s Book of Knots the Farmer’s Loop was first shown by Professor Howard W Riley in a Cornell course pamphlet in 1912. This pamphlet is dedicated to the various knots that are used on a farm. The Farmer’s Loop also has the reputation of being secure and strong. Not only that, the Farmer’s Loop Knot is easy to tie.
How to Tie the Farmer’s Loop Knot Video
In this really short video I show just how easy it is to tie the Farmer’s Loop Knot. Also if you find the pace a little too fast, there second part of the video is a repeat, but in slow motion. Just watch this video once, and you will never forget how to tie the Farmer’s Loop Knot!
Farmer’s Loop Knot Uses
If you use the Farmer’s Loop knot on a regular basis, then please do let me know about it in the comments below. I would really like to hear, what you use this loop knot for and if you find that there are any characteristics of this knot that people should be aware of.
Farmer’s Loop Tutorial Shorts Video
For those of you that prefer your knotting instruction video in a vertical format:
What is the Farmer's Loop Used For?
The Farmer’s loop can be used for a single loop in a line, or even multiple loops in a line. Common uses are where a series of loops are tied into a line, these can then be used as handholds if the ground is slippery or uneven. It can also be used to tie up animals to the loops. so as to keep them apart. It is probably not considered as secure as the Alpine Butterfly Loop, but for a very quick and easy general purpose loop or loops, it serves the purpose well.
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