French Hitching or French Whipping How to Tie

[@KnottingKnots]

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[@zyllofmitain]

Skip to 2:14 for the actual start of the instructions.

[@eddielovato6781]

Great video, sir. I plan on utilizing this knot on some tools at work! Thank you for your appreciation of a wonderful and very useful art. Love watching your tutorials.

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, cover everything that moves!!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@englundus]

It reminds me of some continuous clove hitch.

[@KnottingKnots]

Do you plan on using this for something?

[@stevennelson5389]

Some videos show loose end of cord running parallel with walking stick with cord wrapped over top hiding cord. Other videos show loose end staying at beginning of wrap to be cut and burned ? Hiding would seem to best option…your thoughts? This is referring to French twist. Also, when tying French twist why not just tie half hitches over the top of walking stick? Thanks, Steve Nelson/ “Five S’s Walking Sticks “

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

I've often used that for whipping the end of a line, but never knew what it was called... When I was in he Navy (MANY years ago), I saw that sort of decorative knot / cover on some handrails and such -- on the bridge and such... Often painted white or blue...

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, it does look good on the end of a line. When you are bored, you will cover everything that you can 😉 😉 😉

[@CurmudgeonExtraordinaire]

@@KnottingKnots -- Over the years, I have made quite a few short lengths of 1/4" hollow braid polypropylene line with eyes spliced on each end for hanging light tools, extension cords, and other objects in my garage. Typical eye splice for hollow braid -- form the loop and then bury one end into the other one -- nothing fancy... To lock the loops, I use braided mason line sewn through the inner and outer braids and then tied with an overhand knot on the front and back, cinching tightly at each overhand knot, continuing this for maybe an inch... I guess this would kind of be like having a square knot with a pole running down the center of it... I'll finish it off with a timber hitch or something and then use the needle as a fid to bury the ends (which usually end up being around 2" long) back under the polypro braid... I seriously doubt that I created anything new here, but I have no idea what the real name for it might be... These lines are not holding a lot of weight -- maybe a couple of pounds at worst, otherwise I would not be using cheap polypro line for it... With a MBS of supposedly 440 lbs and a WLL of 110 lbs, that's considerably stronger than what is really needed for this task... I'm more likely to lose the piece of line instead of wear it out... :)

[@markfuller]

Animals don't see colors the way we do. Hunters may want red camo to be seen by other hunters. (Red paracord wouldn't add much to that visibility compared to wearing an orange camo jacket/hat. But, if you're worried about being shot, every subtle hint helps.).

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, that makes sense.............. only took 7 years for an answer 😉 😉 😉 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@stevenwhittington7085]

I used this in my helm wheel. Thanks!

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots and cordage being used in action!

[@Mr.YExplains]

thanks for this

[@KnottingKnots]

what do you plan on using it on?

[@Mr.YExplains]

@@KnottingKnots Plier handles.

[@KnottingKnots]

@@Mr.YExplains Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots and cordage being used in action!

[@Gaz9000]

Johnny would i be correct in saying that french hitching is just a chain of clove hitches? I can't seem to get my head round it

[@KnottingKnots]

Oh dear, you just sent my brain into overload trying to visualise both............... just off to get a bit of string...........

[@Joolziejoolz]

I'd like to see you doing the Turks head on each end. It's the end bits to stop the threads unravelling that I really need to see. Learnt so much already off you. Brilliant.

[@outofstab6854]

Great video. Great attitude. You've got a new subscriber.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

[@dbb1292]

It also makes a great hair tie or as some call it a hair corset. If there was a way to post pics here I could show you an example I tied.

[@Kd9bpy]

Actually, i was just tossing my own twisted idea out there. I am interested in all knots. I am caretaker for a Horse boarding stable in Indiana USA. With that, i get into some interesting situations that require knots. I am also just starting a side business of Tack and Saddle Repair. Keep the videos coming!

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots being used! When you can please show me some of your work, would love to see it?

[@joejoelesh1197]

What is your go to knot for temporary hitching a horse up to a tie rail? About 80% of the time I use a Welsh mouring hitch, the other 20% a Highwayman hitch. Highwayman is perfect when I am going to want to untie while mounted, like when I am ponying multiple horses while riding one.

[@dr.rongoldstein1633]

Blk/red Orange/blk --> any other combination I us in safety rope

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

[@dr.rongoldstein1633]

Practical, but more recently more decorative - learning

[@KnottingKnots]

Are you able to show me any of your work, as I do love to see other peoples knot-craft? You can drag and drop a photo here, please: bit.ly/yourknotwork

[@jimmayors2315]

It was the start and finish knots to keep it from loosening I was hoping to see demonstrated.

[@nssdesigns]

Couldn't wait. Had time while my garboard plank is in the steam box...coukd you do a video on how to tie a turkshead covering knot over a ships wheel? So on a ring... usually you slide the turksheads but I need to tie one to a ships wheel...

[@daithi1966]

Damn dude, 2 minutes into the video and you still haven't even started.

[@KnottingKnots]

If you get the pints in, I will come over and show you personally.😉 I started a long time ago to "over explain" as I have one subscriber who is blind. He and his granddaughter follow the videos, he listens and she watches. He ties the knot and if he goes wrong his granddaughter corrects him. A lovely little bond must be growing between them?

[@buffgoat716]

This is a good explainer, but I'm suspicious the presenter is a Matt Berry character.

[@KnottingKnots]

That is a new one, often people say Michael Cain or Ricky Gervais................. I will have to look up Matt Berry 😉 😉 😉

[@Kd9bpy]

In the USA its called Buffalo Camo....accessorizes Buffalo Plaid clothing. Sounds good anyways....

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to share this information, when knots go to other countries or even just regions the name changes. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

[@tjn2254]

Do you need the turkshead to keep it from unraveling?

[@KnottingKnots]

Whenever you see a Turks Head, ask yourself what sins is it covering? The problem is that with this type of knot, unless it is for practical purposes, you can either neatly tuck the ends away or hide you sins. Glue does help if you do not want to TH. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@geraldlrstubbs]

Jesus, just get on with it. I can see the cord is red and black, you don't need to waffle on for five minutes.

[@KnottingKnots]

I started a long time ago to "over explain" as I have one subscriber who is blind. He and his granddaughter follow the videos, he listens and she watches. He ties the knot and if he goes wrong his granddaughter corrects him. A lovely little bond must be growing between them?

[@petergleason8316]

I'm new to knotting and enjoy the rambling. Being a newbie, any idea where to get nice hard laid fiber cordage in the USA?