A2Z List of Knot Page 11

Constrictor Surgical by Sliding Down Forceps: The Constrictor Knot is tied first and then slid down the forceps and over the vessel.

Square Knot (Reef): The Square, or Reef, Knot joins equal sized ropes, e.g., sail covers or a parcel. Never use it for human or other critical loads - it may spill into two Half Hitches and then slip. It is frequently tied wrongly as a "Granny Knot."

Surgical Square Knot (Instrument Tie): The Surgical Square knot is one of the standard ties used by surgeons. This demonstration shows the knot being tied with forceps.

Surgical Square Knot (One Handed Technique): The Surgical Square knot is one of the standard ties used by surgeons. This technique shows the end being pulled through the knot.

Surgical SLip Knot: The Surgical Slip knot allows a knot to be slid down into the wound and then tightened.

Surgical Square Knot (Two Handed Technique): The Surgical Square knot is one of the standard ties used by surgeons. This technique shows the end being pushed through the knot.

Child's Swing: How to hang a swing using a wood plank and secure knots including sliding bowlines and multiple Half Hitches.

Midshipman's Hitch : The Midshipman's (Taut Line) Hitch is an adjustable loop and can be used for tying Spring Lines.

Tensionless Hitch: The Tensionless Hitch secures a rope to a tree or pole by wrapping the rope enough times to ensure that there is no tension in the tail. This end is then finished with a Figure 8 loop and clipped to the standing end with a carabiner.

Fiador Knot: The Fiador Knot is a decorative knot used as a component of rope halters or hackamores.

Square Knot (Reef): The Square, or Reef, Knot joins equal sized ropes, e.g., sail covers or a parcel. Never use it for human or other critical loads - it may spill into two Half Hitches and then slip. It is frequently tied wrongly as a "Granny Knot."

Bow Necktie: The Bow Tie, a striking necktie, gives the wearer a formal and elegant appearance. Usually black or white for formal wear, brighter colors are used on other occasions

Four-in-Hand Necktie: The Four-in-Hand is the most common Necktie Knot. Although it is tied quickly and conveniently, it makes a slightly asymmetrical knot.

Half Windsor Necktie: The Half Windsor is a neat, symmetrical Necktie Knot. It is tied fairly quickly and conveniently and makes a moderately bulky knot.

Pratt or Shelby Necktie: One of the simpler ties but starts with tie inside out. It makes an excellent symmetrical knot.

Pratt or Shelby Necktie: One of the simpler ties but starts with tie inside out. It makes an excellent symmetrical knot.

Windsor Necktie: The Windsor is a bulky, symmetrical Necktie Knot. Although it is tied less quickly and conveniently than the Half-Windsor or the Four-in-Hand, it does produce a pleasing, fuller appearance.

Timber Hitch: The Timber Hitch provides a strong temporary attachment to cargo or to a log or spar and can be used to tow a log or spar either afloat or on land. A great merit is that when the load is released, the knot almost falls undone.

Trilene Knot: The Trilene Knot provides a strong and reliable knot to join monofilament line to hooks, swivels, and lures.

Double Fisherman's or Grapevine Bend: The Double Fisherman's provides a secure method for joining two ropes of similar size. The knot is relatively compact and therefore better than some alternatives when retrieving a climbing rope.

Prusik Knot or Triple Sliding Hitch: The Prusik is a symmetrical Slide and Grip (friction) knot. The same number of turns lie above and below the loop. Load can be taken in either direction.

Tripod Lashing: A Tripod Lashing is used to join three poles to one another for use as a tripod.

Trucker's Hitch (Lorry, Haymaker's, Harvester's): The Trucker's Hitch is used to secure a load or a tarpaulin down to a hook or other fixed point. It provides a three to one purchase which makes it easier to tighten the rope and reduces the strain on the final knot.

Quick Release Trucker's Hitch: The Quick Release Trucker's Hitch (Wagoner's Hitch) is a slight variation of. It is based on a Bell Ringer's Knot (one end of a Sheep Shank). I am pleased to thank Tom Synovec for his description of this technique. It is the quickest way of using the Trucker's Hitch to secure a load – and also to release it.

Lighterman's Hitch: The Lighterman's Hitch is a simple robust way of securing a tow line. It can be safely released without risk of jamming.

Tumble Hitch : This Tumble Hitch is is a quick-release knot.

Turk's Head (Woggle): The Turk's Head makes a neat ring - most commonly employed as a slide, or woggle, for a boy scout's scarf.

Double Turle Knot: The Double Turle Knot is used in fly-fishing to tie a hook or fly to a leader.

Round Turn and Two Half Hitches: An excellent knot for securing a rope to a post or ring. The initial turns take the load, e.g., of a mooring line during docking. While one hand holds the strain, the knot is then tied with the other.

Double-Throw Ligature Knot (Two Handed Technique): The Surgical Double-Throw knot is astandard ligature used by surgeons. This technique shows the end being pushed through the knot.