Bottle Sling
Also known as:Jug Knot
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.
When to Choose This Knot
Choose this knot when you need a simple building block for practice, light utility work, or as part of a larger knot system. Basic knots are useful because they are fast to learn, but they still need to be dressed neatly and loaded in the intended direction.
Safety Notes
- Do not rely on a basic knot for life-safety, lifting, climbing, or rescue unless a qualified instructor has confirmed the complete system.
- Inspect the rope for cuts, glazing, stiffness, or contamination before tying.
- Leave an adequate tail and retighten the knot after the first load.
How to Tie
- 1Form a loop and pass it over the neck of the bottle.
- 2Take the standing part and wrap it around the bottle neck below the lip.
- 3Continue wrapping until the neck is fully encircled by rope.
- 4Form a handle above the bottle by tying the two ends together.
Common Mistakes
- Using the knot because it is familiar rather than because it matches the load direction.
- Leaving a short tail that can creep back through the knot.
- Failing to dress the knot, which reduces clarity and can make inspection difficult.