Which knot pair is used for double cord lacing?

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

Answer: (C)

Double cord lacing needs a pair of knots that both anchors the lace securely and finishes it neatly around the bundle. The bowline gives a reliable fixed loop that won’t slip under tension, making it a sturdy anchor for starting or tying off the lace. The square knot provides a compact, symmetric finish that securely joins the two ends of the cord without adding bulk or slipping. Together, they create a secure, tidy lacing around the bundle. The other options don’t offer this combination: a clove hitch is more prone to slipping around a bundle, and figure eight and overhand knots act as stopper or basic fastenings that aren’t as suited to finishing and securing the two ends of the lacing.