What types of knots are used when performing double cord lacing?

• A. Bowline and clove hitch
• B. Bowline and square knot
• C. Square knot and clove hitch
• D. Figure eight and overhand

Answer: (B)

Double cord lacing relies on using one knot to form a secure end loop and another to join the cords cleanly. The bowline gives a fixed loop that won’t slip under tension, yet is easy to untie after the load is released. That makes it ideal for starting or anchoring the lacing around the bundle or an anchor point. The square knot then provides a simple, flat, and reliable join between the two cords, so the lacing stays neat and under control when pulled along the bundle.

Together, the bowline and square knot cover the two essential needs in double cord lacing: a dependable end loop and a secure cord-to-cord connection. Other knots like the clove hitch, or stopper-type knots such as figure eight or overhand, don’t provide the same combination of a non-slipping loop and a flat, sturdy join for this use.