Tie a Monkey’s Fist Knot

The monkey’s fist knot is a compact ball of interwoven loops. Right now, it’s used largely for adornment, nevertheless it has a sensible origin. The monkey’s fist knot was initially developed by sailors who wanted a weighted finish for the heaving traces used to solid ropes from ship to shore or ship to ship.

On this illustrated information, we stroll you thru find out how to tie this nautical staple. Use it the subsequent time you’re captaining a ship or to only create a cool-looking keychain in your child.

Illustration by Ted Slampyak