Knots

1. Knots By Antonio Shepard

2. Anchor Hitch • Anchor Hitch (Fisherman's Hitch) Tying • Pass the tail twice around the post keeping the second turn slack. Pass the tail over the standing end and under the original slack turn to tie the first Half Hitch. Continue around the standing end to tie the second Half Hitch and complete the knot

3. Ashley Stopper Knot • Ashley Stopper Knot (Oysterman's) Tying • Make a bight and fold it into two loops. Pass the loop in the standing end through the other loop and then tuck the tail through it. Tighten the Half Knot first. Then pull the tail tight and finally the standing end. The underside of the knot shows three separate lobes.

4. Running Bowline Tying • Running Bowline Tying • Pass the rope over the pole. Form a loop in the tail. Pass the short end round the standing end, through the loop, around itself, and back through the loop to form the bowline. Pull on the standing end to run the bowline up against the pole.

5. CarrICK Bend Tying • Carrick Bend Tying • With one rope (blue) form a loop with the tail under the standing end. Pass the other rope (red) under the blue loop and then over and then under as shown. Thread the tail (red) across the loop passing under itself. Then pull both standing ends to tighten the knot.

6. Chain Splice • Chain Splice Tying • Tape rope. Unravel enough for 5 - 7 tucks. Pass the strands into the chain - one strand one way through the chain and two strands the other way. Splice each strand back into the standing end of the rope. Repeat for the second set of tucks, and the third and fourth. Use five to seven sets of tucks for security.