15. Timber hitch—used for pulling logs.

16. Handcuff hitch—used to convey prisoners.

17. Sheepshank—to decrease the length of a rope.

18. Bowknot—is tied like the square knot, but with ends doubled back in tying the latter half—used on neckties and ribbons.

19. Spanish bowline—used as boatswain's chair.

20. Wall knot—used by electricians as a stop on drop-cord.

21. Wall knot crowned—a neat rope-end finish, to prevent unraveling.

22. Three-strand flat braid.

23. Four-strand flat braid, begun.

24. Four-strand flat braid, continued—the right strand goes over, the left one goes under, and then is passed to the right, in front of the middle strand.