Video by Alexey Yaremenko

Spanish Bowline - Very Fast and Easy Way to Tie the Spanish Bowline I really have to thank Alan Lee for demonstrating the quick of of tying the Spanish Bowline. I have in the past been a little reluctant to show how this style of Bowline is tied, mainly due to the fact that most variation are a little complicated. If you are interested in seeing more of Alan’s knots, then take a peek here: Images of the Spanish Bowline in use here: ABoK: 202. When a carpenter slings a ladder, he generally uses a Sheepshank Knot over the ends of each side post. For the same purpose, a sailor would use a Spanish Bowline, but he would have no ladder unless he were hauled out in dry-dock. 265. An injured or unconscious man is lowered by a Spanish Bowline Knot (1087), each leg being stuck through one of the loops. After a hitch is passed close under the armpits, the man may be safely moved. Channel Handle: @KnottingKnots