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 8: Two-Strand Lanyard Knots (Part 6, post #7). There are 28 † 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 785 | Crown and Diamond Knot, lengthened | Part 6 |
| 786 | Two-strand crown and diamond, tucked | Part 6 |
| 789 | Concealing strand ends in a lanyard | Part 6 |
| 791 | Two-cord knot resembling #737 | Part 6 |
| 794 | Knot from a Japanese book | Part 6 |
| 797 | Two-strand knot with six diagonal leads | Part 6 |
| 809 | Chinese Crown, sailor's way (Four-Strand Crown) | Part 6 |
| 810 | Knot with two faces like Chinese Crown | Part 6 |
| 815 | Butterfly lanyard knot, corner to corner | Part 6 |
| 816 | Butterfly lanyard knot, strands from sides | Part 6 |
| 819 | Flat lanyard knot, enlarged | Part 6 |
| 821 | Prolong Knot lengthened (four bights a side) | Part 6 |
| 822 | Prolong Knot further lengthened | Part 6 |
| 824 | Basket Weave Knot in flat material | Part 6 |
| 825 | Flat belt knot with loop | Part 6 |
| 826 | Flat belt knot ending in a button | Part 6 |
| 827 | Wider flat belt knot | Part 6 |
| 828 | Flat knot, one less crossing | Part 6 |
| 829 | Flat knot plaited from a coil | Part 6 |
| 830 | Wider knot like Prolong and Ocean Plat | Part 6 |
| 831 | Wide flat knot, two side crosses | Part 6 |
| 832 | Wide flat knot, three side crosses | Part 6 |
| 833 | Wide flat knot, six side crosses | Part 6 |
| 834 | Narrow Bosun's Knot plaited in a lanyard | Part 6 |
| 836 | Lanyard of flat knots, twill weave | Part 6 |