The Woodbadge Woggle

The Turks Head Knot
a.k.a. Woodbadge Woggle

This is a simple 3 Bight, 4 Lead Turks Head Knot tied using small diameter camoflaodge poly cord avaliable at most stores selling camping supplies. I tied this to be used as my Woodbadge Woggle or neckerchief slide as was taught to all Scouts by Sir Baden-Powell in Scouting's earliest years. It was started around my hand then moved to a wood dowel for adding turns and tightening. After removal 2 good coats of polyurathane make it a stiff slide that will not come apart.

This knot seems to be complicated to tie yet is simple once the technique is learned. I have studied many tutorials attempting to learn to tie this knot but until finding SelfMadeSailor's tutorial on YouTube had no luck. I watched the video and after several practice runs am now becoming quite proficient.

This is a very versitle knot that in this form can be used to cover and decorate coxcombs, make bracelets, hat bands, and more. One end of the knot can be closed up to make ends for a tube, tool handle coverings, and the like. It can even be tied flat to make placemats, coasters, and rugs.  It can even be closed on both ends to make spherical shapes. Expect to see the Turks Head many more time throughout this blog.