r/knots

I don't know if this is possible and don't think so to be honest.

I won't go too much into details but let's I want to use it for decoration purposes, I need something firm and solid because the knot will be under pressure.

I am trying to tie a knot arount the wall hook.
The knot which is slipping to the tip of the hook each time I try to tighten it even a little bit so I can't make any knot aroud the hook.What I want to know is if there is any knot type I can use to tighten the line around the hook firmly without having it slipping every time.

I tried many different knots but they always seem to slide to the tip.

It's not a monkey fist. I tied it like a barrel, only I wrapped the barrel's turns three more times across and threaded the end of the wire through the middle.

This lamp was hanging low enough that we kept bumping our heads into it. I used a midshipman's to raise it up a bit. How would you have handled this?

ETA: This is in a rental, so modifying it wasn't an option, IMO. Hence the kludge.

Doing a kitchen remodel and want to capture this look and feel while also practicing my knotwork. I'd be doing it for about a dozen or so drawers with the addition of not a few monkey's fist (or maybe another stopper/crown knot) for cabinet handles.

I'm not totally unfamiliar with ropework and love my copies of the Ashely book, Marlinespike Sailor, and Sail makers Apprentice but aside from making some gromets, basic sewing/embroidery, and some eye splices, back splices, and a dozen or so functional knots, I'm very much a neophyte when it comes to fancy work so I figured I'd lean on y'all and crowd source this with y'all instead of trial and error or trusting an AI to try to not make a mess of things.

Basically I'd love ideas regarding the following:

1. choosing/sourcing the attachment hardware (or perhaps the omission of the same via something I haven't considered yet?)

2. choosing/sourcing the rope size and strand and material?

3. identifying the splice/knot so I can refer to my reference materials and the web to problem solve. To me it looks like a back splice or two with a turks head covering the middle?

4. alternative methodologies altogether that are worth considering.

Cheers and thanks for your help!

Hey all, I need some help figuring out which knots to use to attach a monocular case to my backpack with some paracord. I'm sure that choosing the right knots for this would probably be super obvious to most of you, but I am a total beginner when it comes to this and could use some advice.

My backpack shoulder strap has two horizontal loops where cord can be attached. The monocular case has one vertical loop (intended for a belt). I assume it would be best to use two short pieces of cord to attach this, one for each loop on the shoulder strap. This can essentially be permanently attached.

What would be the best knots to use for this case?

I recently came across a video about these carved stones (https://youtu.be/J0nCczuTOAM). To me they immediately look as if carved for the purpose of ornamentally wrapping them with rope. Like other ornamental knots they would look puzzling, hiding the secret of how it can be done. Whoever made them (or is bearing them) would have probably gained some status among those who how didn‘t know how to work rope.

In this sense they really remind me of the roman dodecahedron (r/romandodecahedron). At least the „knobs“ could serve a similar purpose. What if they also were originally decorated with rope using mesmerizing ornamental knots? (Would give no explanation for the differently sized holes though)

Would those stones or the dodecahedron inspire a knot enthusiast?

Needed to add a strap to my kid’s boogie board. Not sure what knot to use for a strong grip that will hold up to rough use in water. Any recommendations?

Thanks for your help!

So my little cousin somehow tied this collar onto his dog. I'm just so confused onto how this would happen, the two metal loops are the same size how the fuck did he manage to get one of them through the other.
If this isn't a knot, please redirect me to a subreddit where I can get help with this, because this is just bizarre 😭💔
EDIT: Okay unfortunately there's nothing I can do because his dog trainer (the dog is a service dog) took the dog back to her place and she took the collar with her. It seems she's just going to cut the collar and buy a new one. Thank you for your comments regardless!! :)

Front and back pictured, it’s attaching my tent’s guy lines.

My dog has a hard time with traditional collars (stops to itch often), so I tried to find the absolute lowest profile collar for tags only! It should loosen if pulled on.

I found several people selling this type for $20+. But I figured I could make one myself if I knew how to tie the knot.

Please correct me if I'm wrong (I am not crafty)!

Hello! I’m planning to hang this swing from a branch on a tree in my backyard and will be using bowline knots around the branch, but wondering what type of knot would be best around the hardware of the swing. Since the branch is at an angle, I’ll need to do some adjusting to get the swing level before securing the knots. What would you recommend?

I bought the choker on picture 2 and it didn't come like it looks there, it came with a knot like the one in picture 1. I detest it, i can't actually wear it as a choker because it's too loose at its shortest, and also it looks bad since all of the beads have to be bunched up together. I know NOTHING about knots but was wondering if this is doable? I'm not going to wear it otherwise so I'm willing to try even if it ruins it :/

So, after seeing the "what's this knot" question in which the answer was Purcell Prusik, I got to thinking about variations.

People had answered the question, but then added that it needed one more wrap.

So: what is "correct" for a Purcell Prusik?

- the 3/2 wrap (3 on top, 2 underneath)

-the 2/3 wrap (2 on top, 3 underneath)

-the 3/3 wrap (the traditional prusik)

I have my personal answer based on the rescue training I took, but I am interested in others opinions.

It's from a bracelet and the other end got loose