Loops
Jury Mast Knot
Masthead knot
DIFFICULTY ●●●●○
Three interwoven loops radiating from a central ring that drops over a spar. In the age of sail it anchored the emergency stays of a jury-rigged replacement mast.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
Three attachment points from one knot, plus the two free ends — five anchorages at once. Today it is equal parts emergency rigging lesson and gorgeous flat showpiece.
Where it fails
The three-loop weave is easy to garble; lay the overlapping turns out flat and check the over-under sequence before drawing it up. Few will ever need it — everyone enjoys knowing it.
Quick facts
| Type | Triple loop ring |
| Loops | 3 + 2 ends |
| Untying | Easy |
| Best for | Emergency masts, wall art |