Turks head - The sailors way 

Thank You for adding another video for us to enjoy and increase our learning skills. It really helped me to better understand the making of turks heads.

Thanks so much for another great video. After a number of goes I just got it up to a 9-8. Needless to say I'm feeling a bit pleased with my self. Thanks again!

Congratulations Mikko for this video very instructive which perfectly recalls the bases of the knotting of the Turks heads; Thank you again for the transmission of your knowledge to the newbies who begin. luc

Excellent! Much easier to understand the logic and method of turks head expansion when explained the "sailor's way". Thank you Mikko - two thumbs up!

One of the best videos explaining the turks head knot I've seen! Great job!

Thank you for the help. This makes the other tutorials easier to understand.

Been trying to wrap my head around turks head formation for the past decade. D'OH! Thank you for being the knot whisperer, Mikko.

Lotsa videos on how to make- not so many where you can see the basic process, and get an intuition for the knot. Thanks a ton!

Wonderful! Just seeing those hands moving is better than 1000 words, they have the nobility that can only be obtained after a life of hard and honest work. I wish you all the best.

Bravo. Clear and simple. Will practise.

Tears in heaven. Great song

I would agree it covers the action, but it is still magnificent work and the talent and patience that you show along with your knowledge, just boggles my mind. As I told you before I watch you everyday all day long. I really can't find the words to describe you

Just received my order that included rope and the Traveler's Marlinspike used in the video. Excellent product that raises my hobby to nearly a professional level. Sir, Thank You and take care of yourself.

Great video, very well explained and demonstrated. THANKS!

Thanks for the great instructional video. Very clear and concise. Great music selection as well!

Xlent vid Mikko and the spike is beautiful

I've watched several videos and had a hard time following, I watched this one once and had NO trouble tying this knot. Great video.

This is the best video explanation on the Turks Head Knot that I've come across.

That is exactly how BMMC Rabino on board the USS O 'Bannon DD-450 showed me back in 1969.

Hi mikko , just wanted to say thank you whenever I struggle with anything I watch your video and problem solved, can now tie a Turks head in hand thank you, you inspire me. Barry

Mikko... I typically don't sit through a video that has no spoken explanation, instruction, etc. But I'm glad I didn't cut sling load on yours, well done! sub+

Thanks! After several goes i feel confident!

Outstanding!

Heel duidelijk uitgelegd.

OK, now I get it. Thank you.

This is the one basic knot I learned about 20 years ago from a long lost friend.

Fantastic!

I wish I'd seen this years ago. Sometimes you just need a quick tie for whatever reason. I started with the run list method and it took a long time to understand the theory. Its the same with goucho's, pineapple's, herringbone and other weaves added to the turkshead. I learned by trial and error. Now, I'm struggling with large globe knots, the small one has plenty of instruction, but I don't find anything larger than that and since I don't know the theory of the globe knot, I don't know how to expand it. Nice video.

Hi Mikko, nice video. I like that you show the braiding method - ABOK #1325 - which I have shown in my direct Gaucho and Headhunter videos. Usually people show the "laying tracks" and "splitting the pairs (tracks)" method which is wonderful but mixing them up with the braiding method. Eventually both methods do the same it is just the focus you put on them that is different.

Seems like the thing to keep in mind is "contrary to the lead and over". Keep doing "contrary to the lead and over" until you have your preferred number of leads and bights. Thanks,

This is a good video. The only thing I would change , is that the titles are posted right over the knot work and it covers your actions.

Hi Mikko - many thanks for showing a way that works so effectively - brilliant ! Can you tell me what sort of cord you use please. I’m using paracord but the 3 strand cord you use looks so much better.

Can somebody call the policy, please?! I tied myself up and have to write this with my nose! Thank you for this excellent instruction.

Do you know that you can double your Turks head either as you did the footrope way or you can double it from the other way as diamond knot way

Thank you for this my distant friend! The cord you're using seems more stiff and slightly thicker than paracord; which is what I'm using to learn. Paracord seems stubborn and moody as it drifts out of position but, I'm dealing with it! To go over those two at the top during the expansion passes was the step I was not getting at first. Also, thinking in terms "contrary to the lead" as you point out was most helpful. I find myself wondering what compels you in this peaceful and therapeutic craft. Where did all this begin for you and how long ago? Could you say something about this please?

Great video overall, but one slight constructive criticism. On future videos, put the text in a corner instead of dead center so it doesn't interfere with the demonstration. And text doesn't need to be so large. Let the video speak for itself. I've made this twice, and made the same mistake both times, and think it's because of a slight miss while the text is on screen and blocking the action. Have made Turk's Head by other methods, but like this one tying on the hand. And the explanation of raising it is simple and to the point. Thanks

The answer was here :-)

love your work where do you get your cordige from

I love the clear and precise visual progression but I don't get how to finish it off. Repetitions will get me there eventually I guess or I will be further lost.

Herr Snellman... More questions: I just completed my first Nantucket bracelet and had a question...I sent this to your web address since I’m unable to up load pics to youtube.... What did the old salts do to keep the leads (parts) in place? As you can see the 3rd lead down from the center is out of place. I thought of using cyanoacrylate to hold them in place as I did with the standing and working ends, but I wondered what might have been done in years gone past before superglue was invented. Or were Nantucket bracelets even a thing back then; being more of a modern fashion statement? Thanks in advance... Donald

Thanks for sharing. So it appears that the sequence is: turn left and go contrary, then right and contrary? And do that until you have the number of nights you want and then start doubling the knot by following the standing end as it is. Yes?

I would really like to know where you purchased that rope.

Mikko, Howdy; When fairing up a Turk's Head that will be used as the slider on something like a Ditty Bag closure how do you know when it is snug (tight), enough to maintain it's friction hold for several years or longer?

I watched video upon video upon video by every noteable knotter and each and every one just confounded and angered me to the point that I had cussed a hole in my computers monitor. For real I was ready to hurt somebody...anybody. I watched this and after only 45 minutes of blasting the neighborhood with inflammatory expletives I found I had actually tied a relatively crappy and slightly cohesive knot. After 45 minutes of perhaps mumbling and scoffing a bit I had completed something that bore an almost close proximity of the knot. I have continued to watch this several times a day and have made great strides in progress, although the color commentary comes and goes, today I tied a rather simple turks head that was just better than almost pretty. I displayed it proudly in the para cord and knot forums and my comrades hailed and lauded my victory and my restraint in hostility upon general passers by. Even that one that gave me the hairy eyeball could not raise my flags to charge the field. I can not thank you enough good sir and I remain in your debt as you have saved me from myself and helped to create a lovely transition or cover knot that is attractive and practical. Cheers!

O meu jovem vc e ótimo em marinharia VERUGUDE UM ABRAÇOS DECE MARINHEIRO MERCANTI DILSON DE ANGRA DOS REIS RJ BRASIL 01 DE SETEMBRO DE 2017

Hi, Where can I buy rope like this, please...

Once again a Master Instructor shows "...how it's done!" You've shown the details, (how and why), that one may spend weeks or months piecing together from "just do this" videos. I've found only one other printed source that may meet your teaching skills, but that is a distant second. Once again, an Old Dog learns - "Newish Trick"

0:48 First person ever to show this!!

What size and kind of cord are you using here?

When I saw the picture of this I wondered if you tied it different than the way I tie it but your way is the same as mine it might be that you turned it end for end as the over and under at the edges are not as they should be ,I do though have one gripe about the Turks head in the way that most people tie the 3l 4 b Turks head which happens to be the emblem of the IGKT it is not tied correctly if you notice that when you tie any knot the working end is always the end that comes out on top ,not the end that comes out underneath,the way most people finish this knot is to tie it clockwise with the end that should be going anticlockwise,both Ashley and Budworth and those that follow them don't realise their mistake

I have just recently subbed and I have to ask... Where do you find 1/8 inch chord... Especially in colors?

I have learned to tie 5-4 turks heads by rote; laying tracks and going over/over on my expansion passes. Working contrary to the lead is a new way to think of the process. That and what Mabel said. Also like the lack of verbiage in your videos; too much talking can be distracting. Well done... Donald

how do you find that rope

Hi What size is this cord please?

00:00 Intro 00:07 Some theory Leads, Bights and Passes 00:10 Bights 00:22 Leads 00:36 Passes 00:47 How much cord do I need? 02:06 Beginning for a 3 Lead 4 Bight 1 Pass Turks Head 03:31 3L x 2B is ready 03:55 Raising to 5L x 4B 06:05 5L x 4 B is ready 06:23 Raising to 7L x 6B 10:18 You can continue the same way to 9L x 8B, 11L x 10 B, etc. Everytime you add 2 Leads and 2 Bights!

It’s REAL confusing when you throw huge red font over knot when you’re trying to see which direction you’re tying! Can you lowere the font under the view? It would be most effective or me!

Can this be formed into a globe knot?

Good Afternoon Merchant Sailor DILSON de Angra dos Reis BRESIL Miko My Congratulations thank you Very Much Good Afternoon 26 de Maio de 2019

haha i almost joined that guild

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Too much for me. Have to try back after I've got a little more experience.

Very hard to follow. Dialogue would help me

The writing is distirbinggggg I like it but too hard to follow especially withe the writing😥

MIKKO VC VERIGUD VERIGUD MARINHEIRO MERCANTI DILSON DE ANGRA DOS REIS RJ BRASIL 14 DE OUCTUBRE GUDNAITY

I’m lost

I decreased speed to .25, you are out of frame at bottom.

get the damn instructions out of the way !!!!!!!!!

instructions can come at edges. its really annoying. thanks

I'm not experienced. this didn't help me, at all.

get the GD writing out of the way - can't see what you're doing!!

I absolutely HATE the guitar music.