Knot loop: how to tie, a simple and straightforward pattern. Choke - Basic Knots Tie Loop

Rice. 78. Boatswain's knot (Spanish gazebo)

French top node(fig. 79). The loops of this knot on the tops of the masts of sailing ships served to fasten the backstays, which were tied into them with a clew knot, the free ends of the knot were tied with a straight knot and thus a third loop was obtained, which was used to fasten the headstock. One knot simultaneously secured three parts of the standing rigging.

Rice. 79. French ready knot

Top node(fig. 80). It was also used on the tops of the masts of sailing ships instead of yokes with butts (forged rings with brackets) for attaching backstays and stays. This unit was used to attach temporary guys when installing masts and driving piles,

In English, the name of this knot is "Shamrock Knot", which means the shamrock (hare or oxalis), which is the emblem of Ireland. The knot can be used on the shore for fastening flagpoles and antenna masts, trees, seedlings, etc. If you have a jug, the neck of which has a more or less large projection, you can use the top knot to make a comfortable handle to it.

But best of all, as the author of the book was convinced, to use this node for carrying watermelons and large melons. After all, it was once used on military sailing ships to carry nuclei. From a piece of any cable 3 meters long, you get a reliable basket for the largest watermelon. In this case, the knot should not be fully tightened, and its three loops must be tied with two free ends. Of the four known methods of knitting this top knot, the one shown in the diagram is considered the best.

Fig. 80. Top node

"South Cross"(fig. 81). Such a romantic name was given to this knot by sailors of the distant past. It is sometimes called "Sea cross". In essence, this is also a top knot, but with a different knitting method and principle. If you pull out three loops of the knot, then it will turn out to be a cross in shape (hence the name). This knot has been used in the past for the same purposes as the top knot.

Rice. 81. Southern Cross

Vi. Drawstring loops

Running simple knot(fig. 82). This is the simplest knot to form a tightening loop. When pulling on the root end, the loop is tightened, but it can be increased in size by pulling the running end away from the loop. You can tie a knot anywhere on the rope. It can be used to tighten a bag, tie a bale, attach a cable to something, anchor the boat behind a pile.

Rice. 82. Running simple knot

Sliding eight(fig. 83). Based on the principle of the figure of eight, this knot belongs to the category of reliable, highly tightening loops. It has the property of smoothly and evenly tightening when pulling at the root end.

Rice. 83. Sliding Eight

Sliding blind loop(fig. 84). This simple and durable knot can be used in everyday life for tightening various bales and bundles when packing them. The knot is extremely simple and does not require any comments.

Rice. 84. Sliding blind loop

Running bowline(fig. 85). The running bowline is the same bowline knot with a small loop through which the root end is passed. It is based on the lasso principle. The running bowline works flawlessly. In the maritime business, it is used to catch floating logs and snags, they look for and raise the Admiralty anchors left at the bottom.

Rice. 85. Running Bowline

Silovy knot(fig. 86). This knot is borrowed from a simple birder technique. A snare made from horsehair or the thinnest nylon line with such a knot works flawlessly. The force knot is considered one of the smoothest and most easily tightened knots.

Rice. 86. Silovy knot

Scaffold node(fig. 87). The name of the node tells about its purpose. This is one of the ancient knots developed by the centuries-old practice of the death penalty by hanging. However, despite its gloomy purpose, it can be successfully used for many other purposes, for example, for temporary fastening of a cable to various objects.

Rice. 87. Scaffold node

Tightening noose(fig. 88). Like the previous one, this node is also called scaffold, or "Gallows" knot. But despite this, it finds other uses in the maritime business. It is used for temporary fastening of a cable for objects floating in the water or for throwing and fastening a cable for any object on the shore. This node has an advantage even over such good knot, as a noose with half-bayonets (see Fig. 65), in that the running end of the cable cannot slip out of the loop, and therefore the tightening noose is considered more reliable.

On the sailboats, this knot was used to attach the root ends of the marsa-sheets and marsa-git and other gear in those cases when it was necessary to have these ends ready for recoil.

To tie this knot, the cable is laid in the form of two loops of the same size. Both loops are surrounded several times with the running end of the cable, after which this end is passed into the loop facing the root of the cable, and, pulling out the extreme loop, is clamped in it. The tightening noose can always be easily untied by pulling on the root part of the cable.

This gloomy knot can be used well in nautical affairs in two ways. Firstly, according to the scheme of its knitting, it is convenient to store the cable in the form of a compact coil. By making this knot without the loop at the running end of the throwing end, you get excellent lightness. If it does not seem heavy enough to you, soak it in water before use.

Rice. 88. Lingering stranglehold

Drunk Knot(fig. 89). In this section of knots, there are knots with two tightening loops. When the running and root ends are pulled at the same time, the loops are tightened. From time immemorial, this knot in Russia was called "drunk": apparently, it was used to pacify people who went too far, putting loops on the wrists behind their backs and tying the ends on the chest.

Rice. 89. The Drunk Node

Shackle knot(fig. 90). It is very similar to a "drunken" node. Its name on English language stands for “handcuffs”. A node can serve the same purpose. Despite the external similarity, these are two different nodes (see Fig. 90 and 89). In any case, without undoing them and without removing the ends from the central loop, it is impossible to turn one knot into another. Some sailors refer to this knot as a double topside knot because it is sometimes used in a manner similar to a topline (see Figure 80).

Based on the bookLev Scriabin " Marine knots”

6. Tightening loops.

Rice. 82. Running simple knot

Rice. 83. Sliding Eight

Rice. 84. Sliding blind loop

Rice. 85. Running Bowline

Silkovy knot(fig. 86). This knot is borrowed from a simple birder technique. A snare made from horsehair or the thinnest nylon line with such a knot works flawlessly. The force knot is considered one of the smoothest and most easily tightened knots.

Rice. 86. Silovy knot

Rice. 87. Scaffold node

Lingering stranglehold(fig. 88). Like the previous one, this node is also called scaffold, or "Gallows" knot. But despite this, it finds other uses in the maritime business. It is used for temporary fastening of a cable for objects floating in the water or for throwing and fastening a cable for any object on the shore. This knot has an advantage even over such a good knot as the noose with half-bayonets (see Fig. 65), in that the running end of the cable cannot slip out of the loop, and therefore the tightening noose is considered more reliable.

On the sailboats, this knot was used to fasten the root ends of the marsa-sheets and marsa-git and other gear in those cases when it was necessary to have these ends ready for recoil.

Rice. 88. Lingering stranglehold

Shackle knot(fig. 90). It is very similar to a "drunken" node. Its name in English means “handcuffs”. A node can serve the same purpose. Despite the external similarity, these are two different nodes (see Fig. 90 and 89). In any case, without undoing them and without removing the ends from the central loop, it is impossible to turn one knot into another.

Some sailors refer to this knot as a double topside knot because it is sometimes used similarly to a topside knot (see Figure 80).

Also called an angler's loop, the angler's loop forms a strong, non-slip and fixed loop in any position along most line types, including the shock line.

History of the Loop knot

Considered the simplest of the various knots, the loop has a long history. It is believed that the loop was invented in the 1st century AD. e., which can be read in the monograph of the Greek physician Heraclas. First, the usual loop appeared, then various modifications and complications began to be invented. A perfect loop appeared, blind, and then oak and many others.

What is the Loop knot used for?

The perfect loop is a sea and fishing knot. Typically, a knot and its modifications are used to create a loop that will not tighten at the end of a wire rope, rope or rope.

Many areas of human activity use the excellent qualities of the loop. For example, sea vessels, Agriculture, industry and even at home. But basically, as mentioned above, the loop is used by sailors and fishermen for various purposes. Sailors can use the knot to tie the tug, and the fisherman can use anything else to tie hooks to a line or leash, tie main line and leash, tie a boat, and more.

What does the Loop knot look like?

This strong loop has a standing end extending out of line in a straight line. The perfect loop, as mentioned in Ashley's book of knots, is one of the simplest fly knots to create a small loop at the end of a rope or rope. It is also used to connect small lures and hooks.

At first glance, the perfect buttonhole looks very simple, so you will immediately know how to knit it. All modifications are not particularly different from each other.

Although a perfect loop can be knitted as easily as a bowlin knot, it has a higher efficiency in any use.

Advantages and disadvantages of the Hinge knot

There are many more advantages in this list than disadvantages, which is already clear right away. The loop is probably in the top 10 knots of every fisherman who is often faced with the need to tie something.

Pros of the Loop knot

looks thin even when pulled tight;
durable in both fresh and salt water;
allows you to conveniently and quickly change the main loop and the connection loop;
easily tied by hands;
the size can be adjusted in order to make a micro loop;
one of the few knots that holds the banjo cord well;
reliable on any ropes, even slippery ones;
can be tied with one hand;
can be additionally tightened firmly for good stability;
can be quickly connected in case of danger;
the possibility of knitting through the ring.

Flaws

poorly tightened;
not suitable if you need to untie the knot later.

How to Tie a Knot Loop?

Next step-by-step instruction with pictures will help you figure out how to tie a knot.

1. Find a good rope to practice knotting. It shouldn't be too slippery, although any will do in this case.

2. Make a loop as shown in the picture.

3. Form a second loop and lay it over the first.

4. Slide the end of the rope between the 2 loops.

5.Pull the top loop through the bottom loop.

6.Lubricate the rope and tighten by pulling on the standing end and a new loop.

7.Cut the end and the knot is ready.

So you have learned how to knit one of the most effective and most used fishing knots. The perfect loop will help you out in any situation, because it has many advantages that cover minor disadvantages. Now all your tackle and hooks will be securely tied, thanks to such a wonderful knot as the perfect loop or fishing loop.

Do not forget that in the end you will have to work hard to untie the knot in the loop. However, this is not a problem, especially for a fisherman who ties hooks to line for a regular rod, spinning rod or bottom tackle. Hurry to go fishing to put your theoretical knowledge into practice!

Marine knots ... non-tightening loops and more

Burlack loop ... This loop can be made both at the end of the cable and at the middle of it. Several loops tied in this way will help to pull out a car stuck in the mud, allow you to climb to a height or descend from a steep cliff. (fig. 73)

Oak loop ... This is the simplest loop. It is knitted in a simple knot at the end of a double-folded cable. This loop is strong and secure, but it weakens the rope greatly by kinking it. A significant drawback is that knot at the end of the cable, the loop is tightly tightened, it is very difficult to untie. (fig. 66)

Vein loop ... If, tying an oak loop with the double-folded running end, you take an additional step, you will get a loop that will be a little easier to untie. Suitable for thin fishing lines. (fig. 67)

Flemish loop ... Tied with a figure eight on a double-folded cable, it is a strong and easily untied loop at the end of the cable. It is used for fastening strings of musical instruments and other purposes. (fig. 68)

Honda ... One of the oldest loops. In this way, the bowstring was attached to the bow. It is now used for knitting lasso by cowboys in North America. (fig. 69)

Eskimo noose ... The Eskimos used this loop to attach the bowstring to the bow. It has an important property: its size can be changed after knot already tied. When pulling on the root end of the cable, the loop remains stationary. (fig. 70)

Perfect loop . Knot, which knits this loop at the end of the cable, is simple, reliable, does not slip even on the thinnest synthetic fishing line. (fig. 71)

Fishing loop ... It is often called the English loop or the fishing fire. When tightening, the knots must be brought together. Used by anglers. Sailor and is used instead of a factory light when the mooring line breaks. (fig. 72)

Riding loop ... Just like the burlack loop, this loop is designed for pulling in any direction and can be tied in the middle of the cable. More difficult to tie, but stronger and more reliable. (fig. 74)

Herbal loop ... A kind of non-tightening single loop. It should be knitted with a simple knot. (fig. 75)

Gazebo node . Knot designed to be attached to a lifting cable of a wooden platform, used to lift a person onto a mast or lower it overboard ship... The second name is bowline. In English technical literature, he is called the "king of knots". By appearance he looks like a weaver knot, but its running end does not go into the loop of the other end, but into the loop of its root end. The main purpose is to strap a person with a cable under the armpits as a means of belay. There are many ways to knit this knot. I suggest the most rational and simple one. Take the root end of the cable in your left hand, with your right hand, draw the running end around your waist behind you. Take the running end in the right hand and, stepping back from its edge by 10 cm, squeeze it in a fist. Take the root end in the left hand and extend the left hand forward. Now, holding the root end of the cable slightly stretched, with the right hand with the running end clamped in it, go around the root end of the cable from top to bottom towards you and up from yourself. Next, wrap the running end around the stretched root end to the left and intercept it with a large and forefinger right hand. While pulling the right hand out of the loop, at the same time push the running end into the small loop. Holding the running end with your right hand, pull the root end with your left. Knot tied around the waist. (fig. 76)

Double arbor unit ... This knot, which has two non-tightening loops, is used instead of a gazebo for lifting a person to a height. Knot knits with a threefold cable. After inserting the lead end (in the form of a loop) into a small loop knot the end must be pulled out a little and, wrapped around a large loop, placed in the upper part knot... Holding the root of the cable with one hand, pull on the right side of the large double loop with the other hand. After that knot will tighten and be ready to use. (fig. 77)