Decorative Knots
Manrope Knot
DIFFICULTY ●●●●●
A wall knot topped with a crown knot, then doubled by following every lead a second time. The result is the large, handsome knob that finished the manropes flanking a ship's gangway.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
The showpiece of traditional multi-strand work — a knot tied to be seen, gripped and admired at the top of a gangway ladder.
Where it fails
You need to know the wall and crown components first, and doubling the leads without crossing a strand takes real patience. A project knot, not an afternoon knot.
Quick facts
| Type | Multi-strand knob |
| Recipe | Wall + crown, doubled |
| Untying | Permanent |
| Best for | Rope-end showpieces, bell pulls |