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 31: Fancy Knots (Part 17, post #18). There are 24 † 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2412 | Bowknot with many loops | Part 17 |
| 2413 | Full Bowknot, extra ribbon | Part 17 |
| 2416 | Parcel tie, crown of four loops | Part 17 |
| 2423 | True-Lover's Knot in gold rings | Part 17 |
| 2424 | True-Lover's Knot, single wire | Part 17 |
| 2425 | True-Lover's Knot, four strands | Part 17 |
| 2429 | Single-cord lanyard knot, two loops | Part 17 |
| 2430 | Firm single-cord lanyard knot | Part 17 |
| 2433 | Lanyard knot, loops parallel to cord | Part 17 |
| 2434 | Lanyard knot, crown askew to cord | Part 17 |
| 2443 | Crowned knot of five petals | Part 17 |
| 2444 | Knot of five loops, crowned | Part 17 |
| 2445 | Three loops, double crown center | Part 17 |
| 2448 | Butterfly Knot, three-part crown center | Part 17 |
| 2450 | Butterfly Knot, extra loop | Part 17 |
| 2452 | Butterfly, double loops | Part 17 |
| 2453 | Butterfly, five-part crown center | Part 17 |
| 2454 | Six-loop Butterfly variant | Part 17 |
| 2461 | Larger Chinese Butterfly Knot | Part 17 |
| 2464 | Assembled knot (multi-unit) | Part 17 |
| 2470 | Japanese parcel knot design | Part 17 |