What is the simplest knot for a lanyard

[cerulean]

Hmm… Maybe you’re thinking of a Figure-of-Eight knot, Mies? It’s symmetrical and very simple. It can be tied with two strands next to each other, like Siggyhk explained. www.ehow.com/how_7534_tie-figure-eight.html.

I really like the Carrick bend. It has an elegant design and it’s not terribly difficult to tie. Here’s some more info… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carrick_bend

Over the last twenty minutes or so, I’ve been tying a bunch of diamond knots while sitting here in front of the computer. They seem to turn out best when you’re especially careful tightening them.

 

[Mies]

Hi cerulan, thanks. I like that one better then the carrick bend cos it looks alot more tidy.

It is still not the one I'm looking for. Starting to feel really silly about this lost knot.

Been looking for your diamond knot, looks good! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Knot-Diamond-Single.jpg

 

[Gryffin]

Small, simple, symmetrical... a Walker knot, maybe?

http://www.beadandbutton.com/bnb/default.aspx?c=a&id=87

 

[Mies]

Small, simple, symmetrical... a Walker knot, maybe?

http://www.beadandbutton.com/bnb/default.aspx?c=a&id=87

The Walker knot

Gryffin you are the man! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Still not sure how I was able to forget this simple knot.
In my next life I will drink less. Whiskey anyone?

 

[Tballetta]

Walker knot. Coooool!

 

[cerulean]

Ahh... Thanks, Gryffin! :thumbup: I hadn't heard of the Walker knot before. It's a very cool little knot!

 

[STR]

Miles have you looked up the Portuguese sinnet knot? That may be the one you are looking for. It is very simple and symetrical as well as popular with sailors from what I've read.

http://www.layhands.com/Knots/Knots_Decorative.htm

 

[Mies]

Miles have you looked up the Portuguese sinnet knot? That may be the one you are looking for. It is very simple and symetrical as well as popular with sailors from what I've read.

http://www.layhands.com/Knots/Knots_Decorative.htm

The knot I was looking for has been identified by Gryffin, its a Walkers knot.
Nice site! Will give that portugese knot a try, thanks.

 

[Gryffin]

Gryffin you are the man!

Hey, even a stopped clock is right twice a day!!

I'm no knot expert, but I like to tie simple lanyards, and stumbled across that one myself about a year ago. Pretty simple, but you have to be careful how you snug it up, to get the strands to cross right. It definitely comes in handy when you don't want a big, bulky knot, but want something neater than an overhand or figure eight.

In my next life I will drink less. Whiskey anyone?

Waaay ahead of you. I'm enjoying a dram of Pinch my GF bought me last week. This after she bought me a belt grinder for my birthday. DAMN, I love that woman!! :thumbup: