What is the Double Matthew Walker Knot used for?

Finish the end of a multi-strand rope with a decorative button; Form a stopper that keeps the rope from passing through a hole; Ornament rope ends in ropework projects; Make decorative handles and pulls; Serve as a finishing knot on canes, ship's bells, and nautical decor.

How do you tie the Double Matthew Walker Knot?

The Double Matthew Walker Knot is a decorative finishing knot tied in the individual strands at the end of a rope, forming a solid button that serves both as a stopper and as an ornament. It's a bulkier, more elaborate version of the simple Matthew Walker, prized in fine ropework and traditional sailor's crafts. Follow the illustrated step-by-step, with a photo for every stage, on Desbravai.

Is the Double Matthew Walker Knot hard to tie?

The Double Matthew Walker Knot is rated hard, in the Decorative category and is taught with a photo at every stage on Desbravai.

What precautions apply when using the Double Matthew Walker Knot?

It's a decorative finishing knot, not a safety knot for critical loads; Requires unlaying the rope's strands, which weakens the end if done poorly; A mistake in the wrap sequence spoils the button.

Double Matthew Walker Knot

Q: What other names does the Double Matthew Walker Knot have?

It is also known as Double Matthew Walker Knot, Nudo Matthew Walker Doble, Nó Matthew Walker duplo. (ABOK #681)

Double Matthew Walker Knot — step by step

Decorative stopper knot tied in the strands of a multi-strand rope's end, used as both a stop and an ornament

Also called: Double Matthew Walker Knot, Nudo Matthew Walker Doble, Nó Matthew Walker duplo · ABOK #681

What it is for

Finish the end of a multi-strand rope with a decorative button
Form a stopper that keeps the rope from passing through a hole
Ornament rope ends in ropework projects
Make decorative handles and pulls
Serve as a finishing knot on canes, ship's bells, and nautical decor