Decorative knots are tied for their appearance, turning plain cord into patterns, wraps, and ornaments that often prove useful too. The Turk's Head weaves interlaced strands into a band around a handle, a staff, or a scout's woggle, and also lies flat as a woven mat. The Monkey's Fist gathers cord into a tight ball that once weighted a heaving line and now more often finishes a keychain or zipper pull. Many of the best-known decorative knots drive today's paracord crafting. A repeated Square Knot weaves the cobra pattern of a survival bracelet, while a Diamond Knot forms the rounded stopper and loop that finish a knife lanyard or necklace. A Chain Sinnet braids a single strand into a decorative chain, while the Double Coin Knot, Celtic Knot, and Sailor's Cross lie flat in elegant, interwoven patterns. Made as much for everyday carry as for show, most of these knots serve a practical purpose while remaining ornamental. See the top decorative knots listed below.
Bull Hitch (Bight)
Securely attach a rope to a post, spar, or ring.
Bull Hitch (End)
Securely attach a rope to a spar, post or ring.
Carrick Mat
A decorative flat mat based on the Carrick Bend.
Celtic Knot
Decorative interwoven rectangular mat.
Chain Sinnet
Chain of loops used for decoration and rope storage.
Cow Hitch
Temporarily secure rope to a post, spar or ring.
Diamond Knot
Decorative knot used as a stopper or in lanyards.
Double Coin Knot
Decorative knot based on the Carrick Bend used in crafts.
Friendship Knot
Decorative knot for tying scarves, symbolizing friendship in Scouting.
Jar Sling Knot (end method)
Useful sling knot used for carrying jars, bottles, or cylindrical containers.
Jury Mast Knot
Decorative three-loop knot, basis for a mat.
Monkey's Fist
Add weight to a rope's end for throwing or decoration.
Multiple Overhand Knot
Stopper knot with extra turns for added bulk or for decoration.
Ocean Plait
Decorative oval mat woven from a single line.
Piwich
Simple, attractive attachment of rope to a ring or pole.
Sailor's Cross
Decorative knot symbolizing union, used in lanyards and Chinese knotting.
Single Rope Braid
Decorative braid used for bracelets, keychains, and other craft projects.
Square Knot
Simple binding knot for securing objects, not suitable for joining two ropes.
Triple Overhand Knot
Compact stopper knot used in climbing and decorative applications.
Turk's Head (Woggle)
Decorative braided knot on a staff or used as a neckerchief slide.
Turk's Head Mat (3L5B)
Decorative braided mat.
Turk's Head Mat (5L4B)
Decorative round mat.
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