Useful Knots for Straw Workers

The use of the correct knot will ensure that your work will look tidy

Tying a bunch of straws together Item 1 Clove Hitch
Tying two straws together at right angles Item 2 Transom Knot
A knot that will not slip Item 3 Ligature Knot
Joining straw threads Item 4 Weaver's Knot

Clove Hitch

Method 1

Stage 1 in tying a clove hitch

Stage 2 in tying a clove hitch

A completed clove hitch

adding an overhand knot to a clove hitch

Method 2

Stage 1 in tying a clove hitch

Stage 2 in tying a clove hitch

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Transom Knot

Method 1

transom knot

transom knot

Method 2 (using a Clove Hitch)

Stage 1 in tying a clove hitch to tie straws that cross

Stage 2 in tying a clove hitch to tie straws that cross

Stage 3 in tying a clove hitch to tie straws that cross

Stage 4 in tying a clove hitch to tie straws that cross

Stage 5 in tying a clove hitch to tie straws that cross

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Ligature Knot

This knot is sometimes called the Surgeon's knot but the correct name for this knot is the Ligature knot.

ligature knot

ligature knot

ligature knot

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Weaver's Knot

step 1 tying a weavers knot
step 2 tying a weavers knot
step 3 tying a weavers knot

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