Hey guys, this Thursday, 12/2, will be the knots test for everyone. If I'm not wrong, everyone in our patrol tested will be doing Advanced knots. The following are the knots/lashings tested, which can be found in the little green 'Scout Record Book'.

1) Rolling Hitch
2) Bowline
3) Fireman's chair knot
4) Surgeon's knot
5) Highwayman's hitch
6) Scaffold Hitch
7) Square Lashing
8) Diagonal Lashing
9) Figure of eight lashing
10) Simple whipping
11) Sail-maker's whipping
12) Back Splice

It might seem difficult, but with practice it will come naturally. Unfortunately the Den will not be open tomorrow, so it is not possible for you guys to borrow any guidebooks from the locker. However, the links below are good resources for you to learn these knots.

http://www.scoutingresources.org.uk/knots/knots_az.html
http://www.thedump.scoutscan.com/knotbook.pdf
http://www.inquiry.net/outdoor/skills/beard/knots.htm
http://www.expertvillage.com/video/14966_boating-knots-rollinghitch.htm
http://www.animatedknots.com/
http://www.4thtyldesley.co.uk/knots/
*You can also google any knot you need to learn and learn from any given site.

Use them wisely, and if you still don't get it, please find Matthias asap. Prioritize your time well, balance homework and this test preparation, and good luck!