A type of knot often used by millers to fasten the neck of a sack of grain or flour.

A type of knot often used by millers to fasten the neck of a sack of grain or flour.

Any of various types of knot used by millers to fasten the neck of a sack of grain or flour.

A type of knot or hitch often used to fasten the neck of a sack of grain or flour. This knot has diverse practical applications as it is very stable and can be difficult to release.

A loop knot made in the bight, favoured by fishermen as quick and secure.

A loop knot made in the bight. Favoured by fishermen as quick and secure. Also known as fisherman's knot, fisherman's loop, English knot, Englishman's knot, water knot.

A loop knot made in the bight. Favoured by fishermen as quick and secure. Also known as fisherman's knot, fisherman's loop, Englishman's knot, water knot, waterman's knot.

A type of bend knot used to join nylon lines and cords, for its ability to maintain line strength and its non-slip quality. Also known as the blood knot.

An embroidery stitch in which the thread is wound around the needle one or more times, and the resulting curl is secured by drawing the needle back through the fabric very close to where it first emerged.

A stylised knot design used in Celtic artwork for decoration, although it can also be constructed as an actual knot built from cord.