Workshop:knot

I can knot workshop

Time and date: Monday 17:00
Place: Family village

— Can you tie a knot?
— I cannot.
— Uh. So you can knot?
— Not I cannot knot.

—Piglet and rabbit

If you don't want to end on the same pickle as piglet did, this workshop is for you. I this workshop we will learn the most practical knots for camping (and also sailing): the square knot, the figure eight knot and the bowline. The workshop will be eminently practical and although in English, we will try our best to use mimics along with the explanations to minimize language barriers.

The knots that we will learn:

• Overhand knot: The usual one you start tying your shoelaces with. Useful mostly for other knots and as an stopper knot.
• Square knot: Commonly used to join two lengths of rope. Not to be mistaken with the inferior granny knot.
• Figure eight knot: A stopper knot commonly used to finish tent lines to prevent them from sliding through the tensioner's holes. Can also be used to join two ropes together and to make a bight at an end of rope.
• Bowline: The good old "The rabbit comes out of the hole, goes around the tree and then back into the hole" knot. Perfect to hold things at the end of the rope, for example the attachment points on the tent.

If time allows and somebody brings some 3 stranded rope, I can also explain how to tie a thistle knot to finish it and prevent it from fraying.

We have a limited amount of rope available so please bring your own if you can.

Although intended for kids, older "kids" who want to learn or refresh their knowledge are also welcome.