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126 BEST FOR HOUSEHOLD

Turquoise Turtle
» pp.99–101

A two-loop knot
that is quick to tie.

Perfect for tying up the
laces on shoes or boots
as it rarely comes undone.

Can be used to make Similar knots:
a secure yet decorative » pp.87–89
bow on a parcel or a present. Slipped Reef Knot

Constrictor Knot
» pp.109–10

A perfect replacement
for a hose clip.

Can also be used with Similar knots:
stiff cord to tie up the » pp.107–08
neck of a bin bag or sack. Clove Hitch –
Second Method
Binds tightly, making » pp.114–16
it very hard to untie. Boa Knot

Packer’s Knot » pp.102–04

A binding knot that is
perfect for tying up a
parcel, as it is easy to pull
tight and lock into position.

The knot’s tightening
feature is good for baling
up bundles of newspaper. Similar knots:
» pp.87–89
Also known as a Butcher’s Slipped Reef Knot
Knot, as it can be used to » pp.96–98
prepare joints of meat for roasting. Surgeon’s Knot