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The knots are arranged in alphabetical order.
Decorative sailing knots. It is a classic knot for connecting lines and tying knots. The knots here were selected as merely an introduction to the fun to be had with a piece of rope and cord. There are whole books devoted to tying decorative knots. Ashley himself devotes about half his enormous book to knots which are more fun than they are useful.
It can be used to connect two ropes when you are joining them to make a long rope. Shamrock knot true lover s knot a decorative knot that intertwines two thumb knots to form a shamrock shape. Decorative knots can be made with single or multiple strands and they may be used alone or in conjunction with other knots of the same nature. For example the buntline hitch was used to secure buntline to the foot of the sails on square rigged ships.
Welcome to decorative knots. In fact most knots trace back to the early days of sail. The selection of knots is based on many years of sailing combined with feedback and advice from several helpful captains. Mouse over a knot name in the list below to see a description of that knot.
A life may depend on a knot being tied properly here you will find an opportunity to learn about not only the essential knots as pointed out above that are required in scouting climbing boating fishing etc. Welcome to boating knots. These animated knots are primarily for boaters but many are useful for anyone who uses rope and values safety. It s very secure and stable.
The tying guides can be utilized for making them around poles curtains handles for designing jewelry necklaces bracelets in macramé patterns etc. Rope knots sailing and boating go hand in hand.