Two Bight Turks Head Lanyard Paracord How to Tie 🛠

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This Video Tutorial will show you how to tie, with paracord, a Two Bight Turk's Head to produce a rather decorative knife lanyard or key ring. This is a relatively easy knot to produce and once practised should only take about 15 minutes to produce.
ABoK 595 "A Two-Bight Turk’s-Head Lanyard Knot with an odd number of leads. Take a soda-fountain straw, or make yourself a small tube of a tight roll of paper by pasting the edges down. Stick one end of the cord through the tube. Take the long end that is left outside, and wind it in a helix downward at a 45-degree angle, to the right as pictured. When the desired length is reached wind it upward to the right at an equal and opposite angle, all crossings being over. Having crossed the first diagonal near the upper rim of the tube, lead the cord downward again in a third diagonal (being careful not to cross the parallel cord); all crossings up to this point are over. Now turn up at the bottom to make a fourth diagonal, but this time tuck under the first opposing diagonal, over the second, and so alternately to the top, where the last tuck will be under the part that was first turned down."
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[@KnottingKnots]

Checkout other decorative knots here: kzbin.info/aero/PL7nysDkNnZHeVqirqzmWRE5-NiG6Ce-TZ

[@thomaspotter7765]

I'm back to learn, nice to hear you again,thank god I know what a biro is,thank you The Young Ones.

[@KnottingKnots]

Well I did not know that Biro was not a global word??? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@jeffsloane8628]

You are so good at making the videos. Thank you! Don't change a thing.

[@KnottingKnots]

Glad that you liked it Jeff. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@djecpamba]

One of the first Turks heads I learned. Did it right the first time, then had to re-tie at least 15 times before understood what I was doing wrong. So now I have10 of them ready to go for misc applications that arise. Frustrating and fun once you catch on... Thanks for taking the time and effort to help us understand.....dje

[@KnottingKnots]

The four bight version always got me confused. I learn it and then there is always a long gap between uses and have to look it up again. Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots being used! Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

[@djecpamba]

Most likely a combo of both. I just started Tom Halls Intro to TH Knots.

[@djecpamba]

In addition to your videos, I have been following Paracord Guild and learning from his as well.

[@KnottingKnots]

Are you able to show me any of your work, as I do love to see other people knot-craft? You can drag and drop a photo here, please: goo.gl/mQgf8E

[@KnottingKnots]

I understand that is a very good book!! I learnt from the Turks Head Cookbook.

[@lfb-]

Thank you I was looking for a beautiful round knot for my knifes... I founded.

[@KnottingKnots]

The long Turks Head is on two of my knives, I love this knot!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@trinityvonmoon7346]

Absolutely beautiful 🖤

[@KnottingKnots]

Thank you so much!!

[@MrTheoriginalderek]

Love this! 👏 I was looking for a tutorial in knotting for my Victorinox Skipper Pro. My Grand-dad was a Navy man himself and was a wizard with knots. I have his original Navy manuals with some knotting directions. This should be rather fun trying this one out! ⚓ Cheers man!

[@KnottingKnots]

You will find that as you tie knots, they will bring back memories and also create new ones.

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate! I like your technique.

[@jdubxi11]

Thanks for the video, I'm looking for something like this to make for a more convenient way to pull my knife from pocket. Definitely a candidate but would go shorter for my purpose as this somewhat resembles a quick release tampon to dangle outta my pocket 🤣

[@KnottingKnots]

If you can get hold of some tarred line, after a while it gets a beautiful patina. The it does not look so objectionable 😉 😉 😉

[@raeannuria5691]

Very nice!!!

[@KnottingKnots]

This one is so old now, new updated video planned shortly.

[@drengskap]

Top tip: if you have a box of O-rings, find one the right size to slip over the tube to secure your cord. Much neater than tape or a rubber band :-)

[@KnottingKnots]

I often use elastic bands on some of the knots, especially if crowning. I think for this knot I generally don't use anything, just needed something in a hurry for filming. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

[@djecpamba]

Those O-rings work well as replacement keepers when the one on your rubber/plastic watch band fails.

[@Boomster1961]

Hi Johnny...I love this and I've got it down pretty good, all thanks to you sir!! I have a bunch of corks that I want to use as key fobs, do you think there is a way to incorporate a cork into this, or maybe suggest another way to cover them? Love your tutorials....thanks for all you do sir!!

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello Boomer, many thanks for popping over watching and leaving a comment. I do love when people link up with me about their work. I am glad that the video has played a part in you mastering the 2 bight turks head. Do you have any pictures of the corks, as this would help to determine where they could be put?

[@djmj12714]

Pet peeve #1... that bloody twist in one of the cords between the diamond knot and the Turk's Head, and this is _not_ the first time I've run into that bugger. It's the loop that's formed @14:40 that causing it and it's a PITA to get rid of.

[@KnottingKnots]

I have not made one for a while now, I will give it a go and see what happens.

[@djmj12714]

I've tried several techniques tying the diamond knot, and this happens every time. I wouldn't bother with it much, if I were you. That annoyance seems to be the nature of the beast.

[@daphneblake7889]

What is the American equivalent for the protectant you mentioned?

[@KnottingKnots]

I think in your part of the world, it may well be Elmers?? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@macfid]

Hi... great video. Can you please tell me a little more about that 'finishing solution' you mentioned? I often work with R&W's Handy Hundreds cord which is dyed and invariably loses its colour when I'm spending hours handling it and tightening globe knots. I'm wondering if the finishing solution might be a useful fix for this if I was to prepare the cord with it before starting my work. I'd really appreciate any information you can give me on this. The dye comes out so readily that I have to tie and tighten using plastic gloves :)

[@KnottingKnots]

Ah you have a similar problem to me when I work with tarred rope, the damned stuff comes off. I personally use the finishing solution at a 50 50 mix. Maybe you would need a 70% water to 30% PVA? Here is a link to it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWrMemqIophmn9E This may stiffen the cord slightly, but should offer a protective layer to the cord. Let me know if it works?

[@kaipraphan6970]

l love this

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello Kai, thanks for dropping in and leaving a comment. Yes, this really is a lovely little knot and so quick and easy to tie, once you get a hang of it. Are you a decorative knotter?

[@nssdesigns]

Thumbs up again from me...

[@KnottingKnots]

Cheers!!! :-)

[@loganb.768]

Good luck if you trying to follow this dude with that knot.... he could have took the time to explain alot more. I know I'm a rookie but damn...

[@BigHenFor]

Check out his videos on the Single and Double Lanyard Knots specifically.. These are beginner knots, as they are common on lanyards. If you go through his playlists, you can you would have tied a few Lanyard Knots before getting to this one. The Turks Head is an advanced knot, so it's reasonable he'd go through the Lanyard Knot without breaking down. It might be best to practice the Lanyard Knots before the Turks Head, as it will give you basic skills and muscle memory you might find useful.

[@geoffpoole483]

Very little explanation at all, loads of waffle. Plenty of decent instructional videos and books to be found elsewhere.

[@colonelstriker2519]

This is the only Turks head knot I can do so far. For some reason, above two bights my ends are jacked up

[@WristWatcher]

I really need to know how to take a fixed pocket knife fob/lanyard, and resize it because the loop that attaches to the knife is way too long, how can I make it much smaller to my knife? Will I have to cut it and retie a knot? Please I really need someone's help here I've searched KZbin ty.

[@KnottingKnots]

You may have to cut it?? However, you could then seize the two cut ends together with some coloured whipping twined kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZzGh36AhJ2GeJo or do the previous and then cover that with a small Turks Head ; kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKGvYXt-jsich8U

[@WristWatcher]

@@KnottingKnots ahhh so I figured out something that worked and I feel bad because I didn't make a video on it...but ill try to explain. With the loop part that attaches to the knife, I never cut it, but pretend it was cut, I grabbed each side and tied a little knot, this made the length about half the size perfect for what I wanted, then I just fed the double loop through the lanyard hold and now it's great. Not overly long or anything.its very strong and best part is I never had to cut it! Thanks for the quick reply, you're thr only one who replied to my comment

[@WristWatcher]

I posted on a few posts, thanks!

[@sammymoffett6529]

Hi Johnny, great videos my friend. 2 questions, if you use 3mm rope/paracord, what size of lacing needle do you use also how would you extend the length ?

[@KnottingKnots]

I just use a standard lacing needle, but what I do is when I melt the end I also flatten it to make it a bit wider to fit the lacing needle. To extend the length of the Turks Head, all you need to do is wrap extra turns at the very beginning. So instead of three turns, do five or seven or more, but always an odd number.

[@frostbite8572]

Hey Johnny remember this was the first vid of yours I wached

[@KnottingKnots]

This one seems so long ago now, I wonder how many videos I have done since?

[@frostbite8572]

Johnny Debt lots I can tell you that lol

[@paulimcquaw6071]

nice tutorial... what is pva for stain control.

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. PVA is what goes into the finishing solution that I use to stiffen and protect work, here is the video on that: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWrMemqIophmn9E&list=PL7nysDkNnZHeVqirqzmWRE5-NiG6Ce-TZ

[@isty4491]

Werent you supposed to be attaching that to a knife? At which point does the knife get tied on? Seems the best time wouldve been before you put the pen on, pass that loop through the knife then proceed to add the pen etc right?

[@KnottingKnots]

Yes, you can do that, but I always try to make my lanyards so that they can be detached. I usually feed the loop through the end of the knife, then pass the work through the loop and pull tight.......... bit like a Cow Hitch. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@jamz000]

Good video but why did you not put the knife in the loop on top?

[@KnottingKnots]

You do not always want to have the same lanyard on a knife all the time. So if the hole in your knife is big enough, feed it through like on this knife: instagram.com/p/BigsCTaAs_R/? Also by doing it this way, it reduces the wear on the lanyard. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@Boomster1961]

Johnny...I have some pictures for you, how/ or where can I upload​them for you? Thank you for your help 🙂

[@KnottingKnots]

Are you on FaceBook?

[@Boomster1961]

yes I am....are you?

[@KnottingKnots]

yes, if you want to connect with me here: facebook.com/john.peart.798 and maybe I could see some of your pictures then?

[@sigridhansencatania1935]

Thanks. Verrry intrresting ..i m french. Ans. I do ont. Understand. All the words.. I would like to. Know how yu do or. What yu. Use to. Prevent. Your. Work. To je. Dirty.. Thank yu

[@BigHenFor]

Try this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fWrMemqIophmn9E

[@brentpaul8244]

Thanks...wish you would have shown how to wrap the ends better!

[@KnottingKnots]

Not exactly sure what you mean, but I can do another video once I know what all the problems are. I do have this video which is exactly the same knot: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ixoJemf7mXrqc Many thanks for watching and commenting.

[@brentpaul8244]

Just thought you could have shown and elaborated a bit more on the ends. Thanks for getting back to me. I will check out the other video. Thanks again!

[@KnottingKnots]

I think what I will do is, do one on a piece of pipe rather than a straw. This should then make it easier to see what is going on. I really do appreciate your comments, as I don't just want to knock out videos, I want to make sure that they are easy to understand.

[@engingul3418]

😊😊😊

[@KnottingKnots]

Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

[@marcgigliello4142]

Johnny, good morning. Great video, I was thinking of adding .9 mm cord to the Turks head. I plan to use two strands of black chord then using blue 9mm cord. If I do, would I add it after tightening up the para cord or add it before? Stay Safe... Gigs

[@KnottingKnots]

I personally would tighten the TH but not too tight and then pass the thin cord through, then tighten if required. The trouble is, nothing is straight forward when you do something for the first time.

[@davidpaul9365]

Hey John, me again.If I wanted to make this a bit longer do I have to increase the rounds by increments of two ?

[@KnottingKnots]

Hello David, good question, normally I would actually do it myself before answering, but unfortunately I broke my arm the other day. However, I do have a chart, and this says it would be 2 x odd number of rounds i.e. 2 x 3, 2 x 5 and so on. So yes you are correct.

[@john1947ful]

The finishing solution is water and what?

[@KnottingKnots]

PVA glue in the UK is also known as woodwork glue. I think in the States it is known as Elmer's glue? Here is a full definition: Poly(vinyl acetate) (PVA, PVAc, poly(ethenyl ethanoate): commonly referred to as wood glue, white glue, carpenter's glue, school glue, Elmer's glue in the US, or PVA glue) is an aliphatic rubbery synthetic polymer with the formula (C4H6O2)n. It belongs to the polyvinyl esters family with the general formula -[RCOOCHCH2]-. It is a type of thermoplastic

[@john1947ful]

Great. Thank you so very much for the really quick reply. You're right, Elmer's glue is PVA. But maybe I'm dense or just not made enough paracord stuff to understand the process. Could you maybe me specific on how to do the process? Again, much thanks, great stuff.

[@KnottingKnots]

Basically what I do is mix 50% water with 50% PVA. I have a small jar that I half fill with PVA and then top up with water. I then give it a good shake to ensure that it is completely mixed. This is then stored in the fridge (properly marked bottle) and ready to use. Whenever I have a knot that requires finishing solution, I then get a brush and dip it in the solution and then coat my knot work. I put on just enough to soak into the knot. This not only protects the cord, but also keeps the knot locked in place when dried. I would suggest that you always test the solution on some cord first to ensure that it does not stain or detract from the desired result.

[@adrianforrester325]

nice knot ,I do like the turks head are you on face book ?

[@KnottingKnots]

Sorry Adrian, not on FB

[@adrianforrester325]

That's a shame theirs a group called the mighty Turks head on fb its really good

[@frostbite8572]

Plz slow down give more details and show what u did after each thing thx Other then that good job

[@KnottingKnots]

frost bite still learning, am making changes as people suggest. Thanks for viewing and commenting.

[@frostbite8572]

Johnny Debt np

[@Giddykippa65]

hi without wishing to sound rude but is there anyway you could streamline this video please cut back on the talking and focus more on the knot close up ? a few times the knot goes off screen and you twist it round 2 or 3 times whilst talking and i found it really hard to follow especially the bit where you start threading under the cord with the needle /fid if you could zoom in a bit more and slow it down whilst moving your hands out of they way a bit it would help a great deal hope this doesn't sound rude im just new to this knot tying and would really like to make this paul

[@KnottingKnots]

Sorry about that. This was a really early video that I did, and it looks like this one should be added to the revise list. Thank you for highlighting. This is the same knot but tied on a larger mandrel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g3ixoJemf7mXrqc once made you could remove it from the mandrel and then tuck the leads down? Thank you for commenting, much appreciated.

[@Giddykippa65]

Thanks for the speedy reply i will check the new video out im still very much a novice at this, i suffer with psychosis and find this helps to calm my mind but tend to get frustrated when mine don't turn out properly cheers tho paul

[@KnottingKnots]

FRUSTRATION!!! That is what knotting is. In the early days it was tying the knot. Now I am frustrated that quality natural cordage is almost extinct. Sorry to hear about your condition. I do have one follower who is blind, and that is why sometimes you hear me repeat things of go very slowly. He does the knots by listening, but his young daughter is on hand always to correct. Off to look up psychosis.

[@Giddykippa65]

wow blind now that really is impressive i struggle and ive got 20/20 vision my problem is auditory hallucinations ie hearing voices and seeing things that aren't there makes simple tasks difficult but i also suffer from really bad OCD so perfection in all things is an unattainable goal most of the time thanks for your understanding its appreciated paul

[@djmj12714]

My 54 turn version of this is posted here: 1drv.ms/u/s!AooBDQukXVR4gxyjgkoEm-DC30Q- It's what the client wanted, he didn't say what for, and I was afraid to ask. :o\

[@KnottingKnots]

Wonderful!! Bet you were sick of going backwards and forwards by the end of it? 😉

[@DROY2004]

The bells, the bells... the talking, the talking!

[@KnottingKnots]

Oh, did you not read the description. Two tots of rum required before watching, this makes the talking bollocks more tolerable ;-) Can I assume that you are a decorative knotter?

[@geoffpoole483]

Too much waffle and a lack of specific instructions.

[@AnankIskandar]

Too much talk bro

[@KnottingKnots]

I hear what you are saying, still learning and adapting to peoples needs. Thanks for taking the time to view and comment.

[@gunny4029]

BS, very difficult knot, for me anway especially on first leaning. the old school game isshow and tell thats the peob. with today, people want everything to be seen, not listened to. even before mtv it was the visuals when the music b/c nothing like 60's/70's , because your saw the performance only but heard the music enough to blow one away. sow sit back and listen to what this man is going out of his way to teach us something

[@djmj12714]

Couldn't agree more!

[@LILXPUNKYXCHICK]

so pretty!

[@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?

[@LILXPUNKYXCHICK]

@@KnottingKnots Yeah, of course! I'm enjoying your tutorials :) I have yet to start creating, but definitely interested in creating. I'm a Super pre-beginner, I'm trying to familiarize myself more so once I'm comfortable with the idea, I can start! Truly appreciate the video!

[@KnottingKnots]

It is so good to see new people being interested in knotting. If you want to start decorative knotting, may I suggest Knotcraft by Des Pawsons, listed here: igkt-solent.co.uk/books/ What I really like about this book is that it is full of projects and you end up making something useful!