Decorative Stopper Knots

Knot used to secure a rope to another object such as a tree railing dock post or ring.

Decorative stopper knots. Stopper knots create a well-defined area of thickness in an otherwise uniform rope to prevent it from slipping through a narrow passage. To tie this knot start with an Overhand Knot picture 1 then follow the rest of the pictures. Stopper knot suitable for slippery rope like Dyneema.

Choose a knot below or scroll down for more information. Knot used to prevent rope from passing through a restriction. To tie this knot start with an Overhand Knot picture 1 then follow the rest of the pictures.

Once you learn it you will never forget the knot. Tying the end around the standing part helps prevent the knot from unraveling by not allowing the end to slide back into the knot. Here are some rope knots that dont quite fall into the other categories or need a category of their own.

Strong stopper decorative knot. Starts a Back Splice. Decorative ornamental or fancy knots are not necessarily strong but they have an aesthetic appeal.

Decorative chain shortens line and and prevents tangling. Decorative and Useful Rope Knot Ideas. Around the standing part.

Made from a Wall Knot tied below a Crown Knot the Diamond Knot is a firm strong stopper knot that is particularly useful when the knot needs to be decorative. Knot usually used solely as decoration such as wrappings necklaces key chains etc. When a stopper knot is tied outside another knot and around the standing part it can also be called a backup knot.