Diamond Knot
( Lanyard Knot | Knife Lanyard Knot | Two-strand Diamond Knot | Bosun's Whistle Knot | ABOK #787 )
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Usage
The Diamond Knot (or Knife Lanyard Knot) is a knot for forming a decorative loop on the end of a cord such as on a lanyard.
Common Uses
- create a decorative stopper on a cord or lanyard.
- make a knife lanyard or tool leash.
- form a zipper pull or keychain decoration.
- join two cords together decoratively.
- add a grip or button to a cord for easier pulling.
- hold a pendant or ring on a cord.
- add decorative accent knots to a rope dog leash.
- make a rope dog toy with decorative stopper knots.
Also known as
- Lanyard Knot
- Knife Lanyard Knot
- Two-strand Diamond Knot
- Bosun's Whistle Knot
ABOK
- 787
Strength/Reliability
The Diamond Knot begins as a Carrick Bend. The working ends are then passed over each other's standing parts and then passed up through the center of the Carrick Bend from below.
Note
The animation shown here uses two separate ropes with different colors to better show the structure and tying method. Often it will be tied with a single cord forming a loop at one end.
