Shortcut to Learn 4 Basic & Useful Knots in 2 minutes| Ashley Book Of Knots 1944

‪@KnotHobbyist‬ The video is based on parts of The Ashley Book of Knots, ABOK, 1944. This video demonstrates a shortcut/ trick as to how 4 Basic & Practical Knots, in the following order, The Picket-Line/ Ground line Hitch, Spar Hitch, Clove Hitch & Constrictor Knot can be learnt to be tied interchangeably, transforming from one knot to another just by changing the exit position of the working end and dressing after drawing in position.

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01:24 Quick Recall | Shortcut to Memorize 4 Practical Knots

Ashley Book of Knots, 1944

Picket-Line Hitch/ Ground line hitch

"154. The PICKET-LINE HITCH is used in tying up artillery horses. It was shown to me by J. Lawrence Houghteling, who learned it while in the service at the Mexican border."

"1676. The PICKET-LINE HITCH is a practical SNUG HITCH that does not slip drawn up. It was shown to me by J. Law-rence Houghteling who learned it while in service with the artillery. It does not appear to be a regulation army knot. It should be noted that this knot is the start for a 3L X 4B TURK's-HEAD. The same formation, reversed, is used by fishermen on their trawl and is shown, at the bottom of this page, as the GROUND LINE HITCH."

"1680. The GROUND LINE HITCH is the standard knot of the cod fishermen. It is used in affixing ganging lines to the ground line of CoDFISH TRAWL No. 277. A short bight near the end is held .... then pulled snug. Tied in this way, very little end is wasted. The gangings are fixed to the ground line at frequent intervals and the loose ends of the gangings, before they are secured to the ground line, are fitted with loops ...hooks are attached by means of RING HITCHES (No. 311)"

Spar Hitch

"1187. SPAR HITCH No. 1244 makes a good CROSSING KNOT. It is firm, has an excellent lead and may be tied in the bight."

"1674. This brings us to SNUG HITCHES, in which the end is secured under a turn. This one is both strong and secure. It is well to draw up all knots carefully before putting them to work."

Spar Hitch slipped (quick release)
"1244. The BAG KNOT constricts better than most of the knots so far given and makes a very practical Miller's knot."

Clove Hitch

"69. There is no such thing as a good general utility knot, although ashore the CLOVE HITCH (No. 1177) comes very near to flling the office of a general utility hitch. But at sea CLOVE HITCH is employed almost solely as a CROSSING KNOT, for securing ratlines to shrouds, etc."
"70. Although not a very secure hitch, it can be quickly tied in of easily remembered ways. It is the commonest of all great Post HITCHES, and is often tied on a bag as a BINDING KNOT."
"1176, 1177. Although the name CLOVE HITCH İs given by Falconer in his Dictionary of 1769, the knot is much older, having been tied in ratlines at least as early as the first quarter of the sixteenth century. This is shown in early sculpture and paintings. A round turn is taken with the ratline and then a hitch is added below. The forward end is always the first to be made fast.... port shrouds."

Constrictor Knot

"1188. The Constrictor Knot is the firmest of the CROSSING Knots and may be tied either in the end or bight but it is one of the most difficult of knots to untie and is not suitable for rope unless the purpose is a permanent one (such as on a rope ladder). For this purpose the two ropes are led down opposite sides and ends of the rungs. ....in No.1188 it is given a half twist to the right to form the Constrictor Knot-...excellent crossing knots."

"1249. The Constrictor Knot. At the time when the sinnets of Chapter 39 were being made there was no knot that would hold secure the large number of strands that were required for some of them. For a while seizings were employed, ...but took too much time to tie. Then the knot shown here was evolved, which proved in every way adequate. So long as the Constrictor is tied over a convex surface it will not slip. It draws up easily, has a ratchetlike grip and is the most secure of all Binding Knots. ....a number of fishermen sailing out of New Bedford now use it for whippings and stoppings. It is also used for the same purpose in several chandleries. I have found it convenient for tying any kind of a roll, for hanging Christmas stockings to a crane, and for seizing garden hose and atomizer bulbs."

For demonstration purposes, 8mm climbing rope which has polyester sheath has been used in the video.

Before trying this or any knot anywhere for critical applications, always take expert advice. Also mastering the tying & dressing of any knot through practice is important to ensure the optimum performance of the knot. It is best to test knots in a non-critical scenario before graduating to critical scenarios.

Music: JVNA- Past Life (YouTube Audio Library)

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