Paracord Knot Styles
Paracord is a very strong thin rope, that derives its name from being used in military parachutes in World War II. You can save money by using paracord over alternatives such as bungee ropes to tie things down, as paracord stretches, is very strong and you can get hundreds of yards for the equivalent price. There are a few useful knots that you can use on your paracord to ensure that it keeps the hold in place.
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Half Hitch Knot
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The half hitch knot is useful for securing light loads and can be removed easily. You tie a half hitch knot by passing the rope around an anchoring object, such as a bar. Pass the loose end of the rope over and under the working end. Bring the end of the rope up through the created loop and pull the knot tight.
Bowline Knot
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The bowline knot is a good anchor knot, which will not slip once tied. To tie a bowline, pass the end of the rope around an object to attach it. Make a loop in the working end of the rope behind the anchor object. Pass the loose end of the rope into the loop, around the neck and back into the loop. Pull the bowline knot tight.
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Square Knot
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The square knot is used to attach two different lengths of paracord together. Form a loop in one end of a length of paracord. Pass the loose end of the other piece of paracord through the loop, around the neck and back into the loop. Pull on both sides of each rope to tighten the knot.
Taut Line Hitch
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A taut line hitch is a knot that can be loosened or tightened periodically. You can tie a taut line hitch in paracord by passing the loose end around an anchor object. Pass the loose end under and over the working end twice into the created loop. Feed the end out of the bottom of the loop, and over and under the working end one more time. Pull the knot tight.
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