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Learn about knots, hitches and bends in the ropecraft project. Did you know there are 14 basic skills that can be used in many activities and situations from sailing and climbing to working with animals and decorating. This project is a lot of fun and we are KNOT kidding.
STARTING OUT
STARTING OUT
🍀 Identify different types of cordage
🍀 Understand the difference between natural fibers and synthetic fibers
🍀 Learn the different techniques that are used to make cordage
🍀 Use different techniques to keep your cordage from unraveling
🍀 Learn the technical terms for the different parts of cordage
LEARNING MORE
LEARNING MORE
🍀 Tie and understand the uses of the overhand knot and the slipknot
🍀 Tie and understand the uses of a square knot
🍀 Be able to recognize the difference between a square knot and a granny knot
🍀 Tie and understand the uses of the bowline knot
🍀 Tie and understand the uses of the figure-eight knot
🍀 Tie and understand the uses of an alpine butterfly knot
GOING FURTHER
GOING FURTHER
🍀 Tie and understand the uses of the following knots:
• sheet bend
• sheepshank
• anchor bend
• carrick bend
• fisherman’s knot
• half hitch
• round turn and two half hitches
• clove hitch • rolling hitch
Online Resources & Websites
🍀 Shop 4-H Curriculum - Ropecraft
🍀 How to Make a Temporary Knot Board
🍀 How to Make a Rope Halter from the American Quarter Horse Association
🍀 How to Tie a Slip Knot from eXtension (recommended video)
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