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Tying a knot may seem like a simple skill to master, but the Magic No-Ends Knot Video Tutorial will teach you how to tie a special type of knot that does not have any ends. This type of knot is perfect for a wide range of free knitting patterns. When it comes to working with yarn, it is incredibly important to be able to tie a secure knot as quickly as possible. This step-by-step video will teach you everything you need to know about this super helpful knot tying technique.

This short tutorial shows you how to do the 2 strand ringbolt hitching. It works well as a wrap for various items. It is also featured in the ABoK under number 3609.

This tutorial demonstrates Spanish hitching, a technique often used to create wraps for various objects. This eye catching method of wrapping is quite rare, but still, very rewarding! This paracord wrap is best using 2 or 3 colors.

The wrap is made by first attaching a cord to the object we are wrapping. He used a constrictor knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T8ixCI9dtC4

This first cord is quite long, we need it as a base onto which we will line up our hitches. After that, slide under the knot gutted paracord strands that will be used for the wrap. After that, we simply spiral the long cord around the object and line up hitches onto it. Tightening can be done every half/full row.

This video demonstrates another ringbolt hitching style called Zig Zag hitching. It is a nice looking style. The key to making it nice and even is as always in the tightening!

The hitching is also demonstrated in the ABoK under number 3610.

Hitching a bottle without needing to pull your rope through.

In this tutorial we tie the 3 pass Spanish ring knot. This version is a bit more intricate as far as looks go, but it is basically tied in the same manner as the 2 pass Spanish ring knot.

The knot is tied out of a 2 pass Spanish ring knot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MazKPm-b1QA

Which in turn is an interweave of a wide turk's head: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlqKtPWHAXk

I have found the knot is tied a bit easier if you switch to a smaller mandrel when it gets a bit tight.

This tutorial demonstrates how to make a Spanish ring knot.

A step by step photo tutorial may come in very handy, you can find it here: http://www.paracordguild.com/tie-spanish-ring-knot-2-passes

This tutorial demonstrates how to finish a braided belt. The author has so far not found a definite, systematic way of finishing braided belts. He had to just sit down and figure one out himself.

See the braided belt tutorial here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jdsNSuSB80Y

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This tutorial demonstrates the twill sinnet, found in the Ashley's book of knots. It is a 10 strand flat sinnet (He prefers to call it a braid). It offers a neat look that can be used to make a belt or collar. You can really play around with the color combinations.

How to start this braid at the tip of a belt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p-KGPqV5kc

Twill is a weaving style. You can see the pattern from the braid.

Fun knot that looks like 8 strand square sennit but is endless.

The tutorial is in Russian, but the pictures make it clear enough.

Project Gutenberg book on knot-making. The Fisherman's knot is particularly useful for joining yarn for knitting, crochet etc.