The ABOK Index lists every numbered figure in The Ashley Book of Knots. Many figures have no name printed in the book, so the index gives them a descriptive label marked with †. A † label is our description, not Ashley's name.
This topic covers Chapter 29: The Monkey's Fist and Other Knot Coverings (Part 15, post #16). There are 39 † entries in it. If you know a recognised name for any of them (from Ashley elsewhere in the book, another knot book, or established trade or common usage), please share it. Names for terms, rope situations and equipment are welcome too, but knots come first.
How to reply
- One reply per name.
- Use exactly this format:
#<ABOK number> – <name> – <source, optional>
Example:#76 – <proposed name> – <book, author, page> - Check the existing replies first. If someone has already given the same name,
their post instead of repeating it. If you disagree, reply to that post with your source. - Approved names will be added to the index. The † will then be removed or the source noted.
Knots wanting a name (priority)
| ABOK # | Current † label | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2201 | Monkey's Fist, second method | Part 15 |
| 2202 | Monkey's Fist tied around the fingers | Part 15 |
| 2203 | Single-circle napkin-ring Overhand Knots | Part 15 |
| 2207 | Two-Ply three-cycle knot covering | Part 15 |
| 2210 | Block knot as single-cord Monkey's Fist | Part 15 |
| 2212 | Small Turk's-Head knob covering (1) | Part 15 |
| 2213 | Small Turk's-Head knob covering (2) | Part 15 |
| 2215 | Larger Turk's-Head spherical covering | Part 15 |
| 2216 | Oblate spheroid knob covering | Part 15 |
| 2217 | Spherical knob covering (Sportsman) | Part 15 |
| 2218 | Symmetrical spherical knob covering | Part 15 |
| 2219 | Prolate spheroid covering | Part 15 |
| 2220 | Spherical covering on two triangles | Part 15 |
| 2221 | Tennis-ball pattern covering | Part 15 |
| 2222 | Cane head covering, six-part rim | Part 15 |
| 2223 | Covering for shallow knob | Part 15 |
| 2224 | Multi-strand knob covering | Part 15 |
| 2232 | Disk-shaped covering | Part 15 |
| 2233 | Cylindrical toggle with Three-Bight Turk's-Head | Part 15 |
| 2234 | Square toggle with Four-Bight Turk's-Head | Part 15 |
| 2235 | Cylinder with Four-Bight Turk's-Head | Part 15 |
| 2236 | Square stick, Six-Lead Four-Bight Turk's-Head | Part 15 |
| 2241 | Covering for a ring or grommet | Part 15 |
Terms, rope situations & equipment (lower priority)
| ABOK # | Current † label | Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2206 | Monkey's Fist on four-circle diagram | Part 15 |
| 2208 | Single-line projection of #2207 | Part 15 |
| 2209 | Rectangular block covering | Part 15 |
| 2211 | Tweenie" doubled | Part 15 |
| 2214 | Chinese Button diagram covering | Part 15 |
| 2225 | Crown diagram for knob covering (1) | Part 15 |
| 2226 | Crown diagram for knob covering (2) | Part 15 |
| 2227 | Crown diagram for knob covering (3) | Part 15 |
| 2228 | Crown diagram for knob covering (4) | Part 15 |
| 2229 | Crown diagram for knob covering (5) | Part 15 |
| 2230 | Crown diagram for knob covering (6) | Part 15 |
| 2231 | Crown diagram for knob covering (7) | Part 15 |
| 2237 | Block covering, 1 x 2 x 3 notches | Part 15 |
| 2238 | Block covering, 1 x 2 x 4 notches | Part 15 |
| 2239 | Five-sided block covering (basket) | Part 15 |
| 2240 | Block covering, 2 x 3 x 5 | Part 15 |