Decorative Knots

How to tie decorative knots.

Decorative Knots

Decorative Knots

Bull Hitch (Bight)

Bull Hitch (Bight)

Securely attach a rope to a post, spar, or ring.

Bull Hitch (End)

Bull Hitch (End)

Securely attach a rope to a spar, post or ring.

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

Double Coin Knot

Decorative knot based on the Carrick Bend used in crafts and mats.

Friendship Knot

Friendship Knot

Decorative knot for tying scarves, symbolizing friendship in Scouting.

Jar Sling Knot (end method)

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

Multiple Overhand Knot

Stopper knot with extra turns for added bulk or for decoration.

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

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

Triple Overhand Knot

Compact stopper knot used in climbing and decorative applications.

Turk's Head (Mat)

Turk's Head (Mat)

Decorative braided mat.

Turk's Head (Woggle)

Turk's Head (Woggle)

Decorative braided knot on a staff or used as a neckerchief slide.

Verify tying technique with a skilled instructor where knot failure could cause property damage, injury, or death.