Knots

The study of knots is always fascinating. To twist ropes so that they will hold and not break is an art that comes natural to the sailor and the amateur will watch him in wonder...

=The Shortening Tie= is used when there is too much rope and where it is necessary to use a large knot for the purpose of preventing its running too far through the eye, ring or...

When the many varieties of knots and ties are analyzed it will be found that ties used in trades are all taken first from the mariner. The sailor learned to fasten ropes so that...

It is sometimes necessary to unite hawsers, cables and even ropes in such a manner that there is no obvious difference in their diameter and no substantial weakening of their st...

=A Common Sennit= is made by taking three or four nettles according to the need required. Middle them over a belaying pin and plait three or four together the length it is inten...