How to Tie a Transom Knot

Tie a transom knot in five easy steps.

By Colin Jarman
Updated on August 22, 2022
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This is a great way of tying small-diameter poles together. For example, it’s a quick and straightforward way of setting up fruit cane stakes, beanpoles or trellis slats.

Transom Knot

1. Cross the poles, one on top of the other, and run the rope along the lower pole, over the crossed one, down and around the lower pole. Lead it across over its own standing part, down and behind the lower pole.

person holding red rope looped around crossed wood poles

2. Pass the working end between the crossed parts.

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