{"id":1818,"date":"2018-08-28T11:34:11","date_gmt":"2018-08-28T10:34:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/?page_id=1818"},"modified":"2018-08-28T11:34:11","modified_gmt":"2018-08-28T10:34:11","slug":"overhand-knot","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/outdoor-adventure\/knots\/stopper-knots\/overhand-knot\/","title":{"rendered":"Overhand Knot"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1819 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-520x390.jpg 520w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-740x555.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-960x720.jpg 960w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-80x60.jpg 80w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_015-133x100.jpg 133w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How to tie a Overhand Knot<\/h2>\n<p>Make a crossing turn by taking the working end (the short end in the picture that does all the work) behind the standing part (the long part of the rope). Then bring the working end to the top of the knot.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-649 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_002.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"121\" height=\"173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_002.jpg 121w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_002-42x60.jpg 42w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_002-70x100.jpg 70w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 121px) 100vw, 121px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-650 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_003.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"122\" height=\"166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_003.jpg 122w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_003-44x60.jpg 44w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_003-73x100.jpg 73w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 122px) 100vw, 122px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Pass it throught the crossing turn and pull on both ends to tighten the knot.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-651 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_004.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"144\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_004.jpg 144w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_004-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_004-75x100.jpg 75w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 144px) 100vw, 144px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-652 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_005.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"141\" height=\"205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_005.jpg 141w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_005-41x60.jpg 41w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_005-69x100.jpg 69w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 141px) 100vw, 141px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Finished Knot<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-653 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_006.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"151\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_006.jpg 151w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_006-41x60.jpg 41w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_006-68x100.jpg 68w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 151px) 100vw, 151px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to tie a Double Overhand Knot<\/h2>\n<p>You can make a Double Overhand Knot by adding an extra turn. This will form a bigger knot. You can repeat this to make the knot as large as you want. Knots with many turns are called Blood Knots.<\/p>\n<p>Form the beginnings of an Overhand Knot as shown. The tuck the working end through the turn again. Pull tight on both ends to tighten.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-654 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_007.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"123\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_007.jpg 123w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_007-39x60.jpg 39w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_007-65x100.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 123px) 100vw, 123px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-655 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_008.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"136\" height=\"172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_008.jpg 136w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_008-47x60.jpg 47w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_008-79x100.jpg 79w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 136px) 100vw, 136px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>How to tie a Slipped Overhand Knot<\/h2>\n<p>A Slipped Overhand Knot is a useful stopper knot that can be untied very quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Form a crossing turn as before. Form a bight with the working end (double it up and pinch it together to almost form a 'loop').<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-656 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_009.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"143\" height=\"207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_009.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_009-41x60.jpg 41w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_009-69x100.jpg 69w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-657 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_010.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"135\" height=\"182\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_010.jpg 135w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_010-45x60.jpg 45w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_010-74x100.jpg 74w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 135px) 100vw, 135px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-658 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_011.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"143\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_011.jpg 143w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_011-46x60.jpg 46w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_011-76x100.jpg 76w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Take the bight into the crossing turn.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-659 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_012.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"163\" height=\"117\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_012.jpg 163w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_012-84x60.jpg 84w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_012-139x100.jpg 139w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 163px) 100vw, 163px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Pull on the bight and the standing end to tighten the knot. You can untie the knot by pulling on the short working end.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-660 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_013.jpg\" alt=\"Overhand Knot\" width=\"183\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_013.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_013-103x60.jpg 103w, https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/knots_overhand_013-171x100.jpg 171w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 183px) 100vw, 183px\" \/><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"downloadbox\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/about-me\/links\/knots\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-904 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_link.png\" alt=\"Link\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Useful Links<\/h4>\n<p class=\"downloadboxinside\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/about-me\/links\/knots\/\">A list of useful knot links<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"downloadbox\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/about-me\/downloads\/knots\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-904 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/icon_pdf3.png\" alt=\"PDF\" width=\"48\" height=\"48\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>Downloadable Guide<\/h4>\n<p class=\"downloadboxinside\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/about-me\/downloads\/knots\/\">A list of downloadable knot guides and resources<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to tie a Overhand Knot Make a crossing turn by taking the working end (the short end in the picture that does all the work) behind the standing part (the long part of the rope). Then bring the working end to the top of the knot. Pass it throught the crossing turn and pull [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":1811,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"sidebar-on-left.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1818","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1818"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1818\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1820,"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1818\/revisions\/1820"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1811"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.scoutingresources.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}