The monkey’s fist knot is a compact ball of interwoven loops. Today, it’s used mostly for decoration, but it has a practical origin. The monkey’s fist knot was originally developed by sailors who needed a weighted end for the heaving lines used to cast ropes from ship to shore or ship to ship.
In this illustrated guide, we walk you through how to tie this nautical staple. Use it the next time you’re captaining a ship or to just create a cool-looking keychain for your kid.
Illustration by Ted Slampyak
This article was originally published on The Art of Manliness.
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