Single strand Matthew Walker knot

In this tutorial we tie the single strand Matthew Walker knot. The knot is fairly easy to tie and has an unique look to it.

It is tied by basically going over all the cords on the front of the knot and under all the cords in the back.

This tutorial was inspired by the work of Matthias Agnello.

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Music by Kevin MacLoud and Jey Row.

[isvaraov]

Im now Over One Kenobi thanks to your videos

[isaacrivas]

Totally splendid, a lot of us knotheads would still be in the dark without you, thanks.

[youtooyoutoo]

I found that on my previous knot, a longer, 2.5" curved needle made coming up between two lines easier, and the same curved needle made going under all the lines around the mandrill easier too. I finished these knots by burying the ends, and tacking them with a tiny strip of hot-glue to the two adjacent lines.

[EvaderGuy]

Very nice and, as always, great instruction. One question: how does one finish the knot?

[tanyabroeckx]

Love the knot, but how do you finish it? Just a beginner with paracord.

[leanneolsen]

I have been frustrated for so long because I just can't get this right! I have just now, one year later after giving up, to come back and try again. I now see that
you move the strand ever so subtly now and then but without explaining and that is the problem for me. You really need to explain every move !

[tjp]

I would like to see you do this knot without the elastic band and the knitting needle, just like they would have done back in 1808.

[DallasRSnider]

can’t tell what the back really looks like.. going over then under seems to make a huge x and my wrap is way lopsided. Any advice??

[Jacob]

Holy crab this knot saved me a lot of pain

[pnwqclg]

In the very beginning, you really should have shown the back side of the mandrel instead of saying "we now go under one because earlier we went over one".

As a novice, I don't know how you laid the first over pass and my cords keep bunching up.

[KnottingKnots]

*I can't do it!!!* No matter how often I watch this video, I never get it right. Off to have another go.

[brucek.evans-historian]

I am enjoying your tutorials a great deal...thank you taking the time. I have looked at several different mandrel knots and I need some help please. I would like to make a knot that is wider than what you show, perhaps four to five inches when complete. Which (if any) can be made this wide? Most seem to be too complex for making them wider. I appreciate your help!

[scotmetcalf]

Your the Bomb my Friend, excellent tutorial as always thank you!!

[it_s_beom]

Wow, very good performer.He's very good.

[dark]

would this work as a pommel/heel knot on a whip or would it only be good at a transition knot?

[DavePawson]

A nicer fid than most, more tapered? Did you make this one too?

[tanalee]

Epiphany! This is the same as a multi-stand knot. Make a loop, and go through it from behind. Make a loop, and go through both. Make a loop, and go through all three!

[jameelahmad]

How to make that kneeling needle
Or
Send link how to make it
Thanks

[SkyKing]

Where do you get that needley thing that you thread the cord with? At a woolner's shop, a camping goods shop?

[LimitedInfinity]

Where do these knots come from?? Are they old nautical knots??