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The methods used in these videos are the ones I use to produce my items. There may be other methods of tying the same knot found in some of the sites listed here.
- Square Knot
This knot may also be known as a Crown Knot, the standard knot used in many of my key fobs. I developed this particular method of tying it, but you will find others.
If you braid in the same direction for the whole length (clock-wise or counter clock-wise) it will produce a round profile with a spiral braid.
However, if you alternate the direction for each knot, it will produce a braid with a square profile with a different pattern.
- Constrictor Knot
I use this to tie any 'tails' I leave on a key fob. Stripping the core strands out of a short piece (12") of paracord will give you several smaller threads to work with, but they are very strong. These threads are also synthetic, so can be trimmed and melted carefully to secure them. In regular paracord or similar, this knot is useful for tying up a bundle of stuff, or closing a bag. This method of tying the knot requires you to have access to the end of whatever it is you're tying. Other methods are available in several of the web sites listed here.
- Artillery Loop
This is a simple way to tie a loop in a strand with at least 1 end available.
- Alpine Butterfly Loop
A very secure loop used by climbers. Use it to make a loop in a line without access to either end.
- Manharness KnotAnother way to make a loop in a line.