I mentioned yesterday that the reef knot was one of my standbys. After a bit of time playing with the knots in the knot book I’ve had on my shelf for a long time, I realised that what I’ve been thinking of as a reef knot is perhaps a bit more like the infamous granny knot. So, a step back but at least I can now move forward being more confident that I know what a reef knot is and, with a bit more practise, how to tie one confidently and properly.