Turk's Head Knot
Description
A decorative knot tied around a cylindrical object, forming an interwoven braided pattern. Can be tied in multiple leads and bights for varying complexity.
Common Uses
Decorative knotting on knife handles, walking sticks, tillers, and jewelry.
How to Tie
- 1Wrap the rope around the object twice to form two parallel loops.
- 2Weave the working end over and under the wraps to create the first pass.
- 3Follow the path of the first pass with additional passes until the pattern is complete.
- 4Work the knot tight by following the line of weave and removing slack.