[Fig. 8.] A Square knot joining two ropes of unequal size is apt to slip with a result similar to that shown.
[Fig. 9.] The Open-hand knot is made by tying an over-hand knot with two rope ends lying parallel. It is better than a square knot for joining two ropes of unequal diameter. Grain binders use this knot.
[Fig. 10.] The Granny knot is often mistaken for a square knot and its use should by all means be avoided as it is almost sure to slip when a strain is applied, unless the ends are whipped. For large rope, a granny knot with ends whipped will hold securely and is easy to untie.
[Fig. 11.] The Fisherman’s knot is a simple type of knot formed by two simple over-hand knots slipped over the standing parts of the two ropes, and drawn tight. It is valuable for anglers as the two lines may be drawn apart by merely pulling on the loose ends of the rope.
[Fig. 12.] The Ordinary knot is used for fastening two heavy ropes together and is made by forming a simple knot with the end of one rope and then interlacing the other rope around it, as shown.
[Fig. 13.] Whipping the two ends of an Ordinary knot makes it more secure.
[Fig. 14.] The Weaver’s knot is used to join small lines or threads and is made by forming a bight in one rope, passing the end of the second rope around the bight, back over itself and through the bight. Weavers use this knot in tying broken threads. When pulled tight, both ends point backward, and do not catch when pulled thru the loom.