Making Knots
The fisherman’s or Englishman’s knot is another neat way to tie two ropes together. It will not slip even if the ropes are different sizes, wet, or greasy like cat-gut. Anglers use it for connecting two lines (hence Its name), but it may be used any time, and it has the ad-
vantage of lying in a straight line. Place the two ends as in the top diagram, and with each end tie a simple overhand knot round the standing part of the other rope. Pull tight and they will slide together and form one knot. To loosen, pull ends A and B. Here is a hint: if you want to become good at making knots you must practise-them. often,
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Southland Times, Issue 22999, 19 September 1936, Page 21 (Supplement)
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122Making Knots Southland Times, Issue 22999, 19 September 1936, Page 21 (Supplement)
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