[Fig. 187], J shows a simple boat knot with one turn.
[Fig. 187], K. "Crossed running knot." It is a strong and handy tie, not as difficult to make as it appears to be.
[Fig. 187], L is the bow-line knot, described by the diagrams XII and XIII ([Fig. 186]). The free end of the knot is made fast by binding it to the "bight," or the loop. It makes a secure sling for a man to sit in at his work among the rigging.
[Fig. 187], M, N, and O. "Slip clinches," or "sailors' knots."
[Fig. 187½], Q shows a rope fastened by the chain-hitch. The knot at the left-hand end explains a simple way to prevent a rope from unravelling.
[Fig. 187½], R. A timber-hitch; when tightened the line binds around the timber so that it will not slip.
[Fig. 187½], S. Commencement of simple lashing knot.
[Fig. 187½], T. Simple lashing knot finished.
[Fig. 187½], U. "Infallible loop;" not properly a timber-hitch, but useful in a variety of ways, and well adapted for use in archery.
[Fig. 187½], V. Same as R, reversed. It looks like it might give way under a heavy strain, but it will not.