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Chapter 1 What is Knotting?

For starters, Knotting is basically the process of securing or fastening linear
material—specifically rope—by means of interweaving and tying.
Sometimes, one length of rope is used, and other times, several lengths are
used. When rope is not the main item in use, chains, straps, twine, or other

forms of webbing could also be used so that they could come together, and
may even be able to anchor themselves to “loads”, or in other words, other
objects.

Knots have been in use since the ancient time, and are mostly used by
rescue professionals, arborists, scouts, climbers, and sailors, among others.
For one, if you want to gain mechanical advantage, or if you want to have
makeshift tools with you, knots can really help. You can also use knots as a

way to transport items—the way levers or zip lines work. Sometimes, they
can also be used for decorative purposes. They can be used for a lot of
things, and that’s why some people believe that it’s best that more people

get to know how to make some knots. In fact, there’s an organization called
the International Guild of Knot Tiers that aims to promote the art of knot-
tying in the world.