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Bottle Sling

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Also known as:Jug Knot
Bottle Sling

Description

A decorative and functional knot for carrying a bottle or jug with a narrow neck. The rope is wrapped around the neck and formed into a handle above.

Common Uses

Carrying bottles, jugs, and containers with smooth walls; decorative knotting.

How to Tie

  1. 1Form a loop and pass it over the neck of the bottle.
  2. 2Take the standing part and wrap it around the bottle neck below the lip.
  3. 3Continue wrapping until the neck is fully encircled by rope.
  4. 4Form a handle above the bottle by tying the two ends together.