The following information is taken from the AY Honor for Knot Typing in the Seventh Day Adventist Pathfinder guidelines for this honor. The information is what they suggest to follow while learning the knots. I Mr. D will be adding additional helps to the guidelines that need to be done to meet the requirements of this honor.

In laid rope, three bundles of fiber or twine are twisted in the same direction, placed close to each other, and allowed to twist together. In braided rope, the fibers are woven together, often around some core material.

 

Laid Rope
Repels water Able to withstand immense strain. Can be spliced with standard techniques Laid rope is also known as twisted rope because it’s made by twisting fibers together.  For the majority of world history this was the most prevalent type of rope construction. Laid rope is made in a 3-part process: First, fibers are twisted into yarns. Next, the yarns are twisted together to form strands. Finally, these strands are twisted together to form rope.  To keep laid rope held together, all this twisting is done in opposite directions. The twist of the yarn is opposite to that of the strands, and the twist of the strands is opposite to that of the rope. Laid rope comes in 2 kinds: 3-strand and 8-strand.

Braided Rope
Works well with pulleys and rigging. Spinning (lariats and lassos). Decorative knots. Start Make a loop which is about the length needed for the braid. Pass the end through the loop. Twist the loop to create the next hole for the end to pass through. Repeat as often as required to complete the braid.

 

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Please listen to the Video for the needed information for the steps to follow.