Icicle Hitch How to Tie the Icicle Hitch Using Loop End and Rope End Methods

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  • @KnottingKnots
    @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +4

    To see how the Timber Hitch is tied: ua-cam.com/video/t-IaU_wFDP8/v-deo.html

    • @jeanieevans7529
      @jeanieevans7529 4 роки тому

      hey john good shit man

    • @divermike8943
      @divermike8943 Рік тому

      The timber hitch is fine especially if you add the half hitch. It uses less line. But the icicle hitch is more secure, that is less likely to loosen if the tow line slackens.

  • @gerhardsteinhofer
    @gerhardsteinhofer 2 місяці тому +1

    Exactly what I was searching for. Thank you! I saw this knot long time ago in a book.
    It was a little bit irritating that you tied it the second time mirror inverted. In the first version the standing part went over the pipe and in the second version the standing part went under the pipe.

  • @arsenvokrug4198
    @arsenvokrug4198 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for more great instruction. I have tied this knot on an icicle-shaped (hence the name) metal spar, hanging vertically. The knot held and I was most impressed!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 роки тому

      Yes, a rather useful knot to know. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @torstenhansen4308
    @torstenhansen4308 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice video. For future hitch episodes, may I suggest that you clamp down your “spar” (out of frame) so that you don’t have to fiddle with holding it? I think it would make your presentation even better.

  • @johnzhytamyr8840
    @johnzhytamyr8840 4 роки тому +4

    This knot is extensively used in the line trade (outdoor electrical transmission and distribution) but is commonly called the grape vine. I have never seen it used to pull a pole, as a derrick and chain are commonly available. It's typically used to hold and re-position conductor/wire/fiber to work with it and to get proper position and sweep.

  • @Moto421
    @Moto421 5 років тому +2

    I won't go into details, because it's work-related. I found this video while trying to improve a difficult, tiring and unsafe procedure at work. This is exactly what I needed to make my solution work, thankyou.

  • @NMranchhand
    @NMranchhand 5 років тому +2

    Crikey! My wife just told me to get out into the yard tomorrow and pull out some poles! Perfect!
    Love the series.

  • @mikedebell2242
    @mikedebell2242 4 роки тому +1

    I learned this one from Geoffrey Budsworth's book tough and versitile knots. You approach it differently from him. I learned only the end of the pole procedure. I followed your instructions with a shoe lace on a philips head screw driver shaft and it came out splendidly. I think I will work on your method of tying to enhance my skill with how to tie this excellent hitch. It is almost magical.
    On the screw driver shaft I had to add a few more turns to get a sufficient grip.

  • @corckycorcoran6850
    @corckycorcoran6850 3 місяці тому +1

    A very clear description, thanks so much! Has anyone actually used this on an icicle? I live in Canada, maybe I'll give it a try :)

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 місяці тому +1

      I do recall that people have commented to say that this works well with fence posts. If you do manage to tie this onto and icicle and manage to swing off it, let me know? 😉 😉 😉

  • @JimB171
    @JimB171 8 місяців тому

    Very interesting knot for pulling spars, posts or other similar objects. Very well described.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  8 місяців тому

      Glad it was helpful! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @mikedebell2242
    @mikedebell2242 4 роки тому +2

    I suspect I was tying it incorrectly due to lack of practice over time. I found, with your method, I could actually get away with less turns and have a successful grip on the pole. Excellent!

  • @Lou_fromthe_Soo
    @Lou_fromthe_Soo 6 років тому +1

    I think one of the better things about your videos is that I finally get to see what they are used for. I've heard of icicle hitches but I didn't know what they are used for. Thanks again!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +1

      Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Yes, so me knots do have strange names, sometimes because of the name they are overlooked.

    • @jonnamechange6854
      @jonnamechange6854 5 років тому +1

      I think you are supposed to hang from them off an icicle.

  • @tuan16582
    @tuan16582 5 років тому +3

    I would suggest you to do both way of pulling left and right. Also with the vertical pole. Thanks.

  • @lulzmusic
    @lulzmusic 3 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the tutorial. I’ve never seen or heard of this, but it’s now in my toolbox 👍🏻

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 роки тому +1

      It is funny how every so often you come across a good knot and add it to your arsenal!!

  • @antoniovillanueva1119
    @antoniovillanueva1119 4 роки тому +1

    This will be a life saver for my slip fix couplers. Thanks!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @adamwhiteson6866
    @adamwhiteson6866 3 роки тому

    Great. Didn't know about tying on the bight. This is a great hitch for pulling rope, slippery cables or pipes. I will lock on really slippery surfaces yet can be easily slid by hand. Thanks again.

  • @ve9eearo
    @ve9eearo 6 років тому +3

    it does not get any better than this....your video on the icicle know was very instructive....keep up the awesome work...so appreciated...bob in canada

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

    • @ve9eearo
      @ve9eearo 6 років тому +1

      Thanks for your reply...I am just starting out in knotting. I hope to learn making nets too. Thanks again.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      That is really good to hear! I love net making, so you may be interested in this play list that I have dedicated to net making: ua-cam.com/play/PL7nysDkNnZHelZpSk9Xi0YyztSUKgC4GA.html

  • @LowellBoggs
    @LowellBoggs 3 роки тому

    Johnny, thanks for this video. I have thanked you before, but I keep coming back for refresher courses. I also liked in the abok for this knot but could not find it, but I did find a "rolling knot" in case you are interested - it serves a similar purpose.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 роки тому

      Glad that I can get you to keep coming back........ thanks for the heads up about Ashley's Book of Knots.

  • @armandoolivas4290
    @armandoolivas4290 11 місяців тому

    Love knot for large cables

  • @mikedebell2242
    @mikedebell2242 4 роки тому

    I love to show this one off. People are amazed.

  • @dansigmon1559
    @dansigmon1559 3 роки тому

    A great knot to add to my list. Thanks.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 роки тому

      I too think it is great............ except, I keep forgetting how to tie it. 😉 😉 😉

  • @tferr100
    @tferr100 7 місяців тому

    Thanks for the very good and easy to follow instructions.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  7 місяців тому

      Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @divermike8943
    @divermike8943 Рік тому +1

    I've read that the Icicle hitch can even work on a tapered circular object like a marlin spike, even with the tapered point toward the pulling direction. In practice, I found this is not so. It only works on a taper unless the surface of the part is grippy. It works fine otherwise even with nylon paracord. I think if you have a tapered pole that you need to grip, use the icicle hitch but pull opposite to the taper toward the fatter end.

  • @Enigma277
    @Enigma277 Рік тому +1

    This is incredible

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  Рік тому +1

      I have had good feedback from people who often use this one. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @jimmeunier4543
    @jimmeunier4543 6 років тому +1

    Have used to pull a galvanized pipe out of the ground. Works good in cases where the pipe is not solid in the ground.

  • @thehalfcockedhomestead3973
    @thehalfcockedhomestead3973 5 років тому +1

    And to think I almost skipped over this video. I am getting ready to move some fence. This will be a good knot to use with my hoist to lift the posts!

  • @derekthomas4471
    @derekthomas4471 4 роки тому +2

    Great series. I’ve learnt a huge amount following your videos. Thank you for sharing.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  4 роки тому +1

      Glad that you liked them. Are you more a practical or decorative knotter?

    • @derekthomas4471
      @derekthomas4471 4 роки тому

      I’m using much of what I’ve learnt from your videos for real world practical reasons but also just for fun. Every hitch is like a puzzle & I love puzzles.

  • @finnmacky7106
    @finnmacky7106 3 роки тому

    I've been trying it by adding a half hitch, locking the standing end before the knot gets pulled all the way apart. It prevents the knot from going further but still tightens nicely. Interesting results

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 роки тому

      Yes, over time you do and up adding your own little touches. for additional security. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @JaydubyaX
    @JaydubyaX 2 роки тому

    One of the coolest knots. At first glance it looks like an organized knot. Then you put load on it and watch it spread out and suddenly it looks like something a 9 year old tied. Ive yet to really put it to the test...still waiting for the perfect icicle or stalactite to try this on😃

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  2 роки тому

      As an icicle is so slippery, I really wonder if it would hold?? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

    • @KOLD504
      @KOLD504 Рік тому

      I’ve been using this knot to raise and lower 4” EMT in a vertical mechanical chase so that it could be installed in said chase. It’s only about 40lbs per 10’ length of pipe, but I can’t take a chance on it falling down the chase. This works great.

  • @zchuss1
    @zchuss1 5 років тому +1

    I always tie it the second way but I only really use it as a come along for tensioning the electrical wires down the side of my trailer on lorry when the come loose and securing it by using the loose end with a automatic truckers hitch.

  • @peterfrost6507
    @peterfrost6507 4 роки тому

    I liked your explanation of the hitch without access to the end of the pole.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  4 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

    • @peterfrost6507
      @peterfrost6507 4 роки тому

      Johnny, i am a boater, sailor and power, so I am a practical knotter. I also teach boating classes for the Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons. The Icicle Hitch is always an interesting knot to show students. I have yet to try to hang from a wooden fid using the hitch,, but I have challenged the strongest to try to pull it off a pole which has proven impossible.

  • @godngunclinger
    @godngunclinger Рік тому

    Michael Cain would be so proud that you stole his persona to make this very helpful and well done video THANK YOU!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  Рік тому +1

      Actually, this is Michael Cain, acting dried up, so had to revert to doing these damn videos 😉 😉 😉

    • @godngunclinger
      @godngunclinger Рік тому

      @@KnottingKnots Sir Michael Cain, _Whatsoever thy hand findeth to do, do it with thy might; for there is no work, nor device, nor knowledge, nor wisdom, in the grave, whither thou goest._ Ecclesiastes 9: 10

  • @Umski
    @Umski Рік тому

    Thanks, I need to pull a long, heavy and slippery pole out of a hole 😆basically a galvanised pipe in a borehole - would more turns help or not necessary?

  • @richardlilley6274
    @richardlilley6274 Рік тому

    Thank you for sharing

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  Рік тому

      Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

    • @richardlilley6274
      @richardlilley6274 Рік тому

      @@KnottingKnots your welcome
      Thank you

  • @ollie-d
    @ollie-d 11 місяців тому

    Judging from the other comments this sadly probably wouldn't work on an actual icicle, but I imagine it would work fine on a stalactite. I just tried it on the tapered end of a drumstick (closest thing I have to an icicle) and it holds very well. Tied icicle hitch on one end, bowline on the other and pulled with my foot and arms and I was more worried about the rope snapping than the hitch failing. One of these days maybe I'll take a climbing harness and rope and tie this to a pole and see if it works haha

  • @notwrkn2mch
    @notwrkn2mch 6 років тому +2

    This is going to be one useful knot for me....thank you very much :)

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      I guess also when you go to the bar and tell people that you used the icicle hitch in a desert zone. Rather a strange name for a knot. What will you be using it for?

    • @notwrkn2mch
      @notwrkn2mch 6 років тому +1

      Pulling Galvanized fence pipe out of the ground.....and Vigas poles out of the ground with a railroad jack (hi-Hitch) google vigas poles/images
      They're all over out here in the Sonoran Desert (North Phoenix suburb) and if i'm lucky enough to get one i will have an easier time getting it out as i have a tractor for labor.... the ground out here is like concrete ....
      I'm actually watching your eye splice video right now.
      What Country you in..... I like your accent.

    • @notwrkn2mch
      @notwrkn2mch 6 років тому +1

      Johnny Debt
      For Laughs my Casita Travel Trailer is named Arizona Snowball

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      Get some photos of it if you can?

    • @jonnamechange6854
      @jonnamechange6854 5 років тому

      It isn't really a strange name for a knot. I first learnt about it reading a book on knots with a picture of it attached to an icicle. The icicle however tapered to a point at the tip. I wonder if anyone such as a mountaineer has ever risked their life on it?

  • @ringss12
    @ringss12 6 років тому +1

    I really enjoy all your videos, especially because you use a larger rope ,which makes it easier to follow. What is the tool you use for pointing where the rope goes?Do you have a website? Thanks ever so much I save every video you do for quick reference.

  • @mikedebell2242
    @mikedebell2242 4 роки тому

    It took a few times with the shaft that had no ends. It seems that there are two loops to go through after you have brought the working end around the shaft and under the standing end the second time and follow the standing end through so they come out together. This led to success on the screwdriver shaft if I added an extra turn (four).

  • @stormrogers494
    @stormrogers494 2 роки тому

    Great to pull chain link pole

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  2 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time to share this information, I always love to hear about knots and cordage being used in action!

  • @lorus511
    @lorus511 5 років тому +2

    I noticed you pulled it in the same direction both times. Can it be pulled equally as well in either direction or do you have to tie the knot the other way round?

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  5 років тому +1

      I think as they say in the trade, it is mono-directional. I have not heard from you for over a year, all well at your end?

    • @lorus511
      @lorus511 5 років тому +1

      I'm fine, thanks for your quick reply and keep up the good work. @@KnottingKnots

  • @dankolar6066
    @dankolar6066 6 років тому +11

    Only once have I ever witnessed an icicle hitch executed in anger.
    A fellow had this 20-foot long 6-inch steel pipe with one end buried some six foot in the ground.
    Ordinarily, one would have just torched it off, and left a stub - but the pipe had originally been set to support a basketball hoop beside his driveway. And he really didn't want to be driving over a steel stump.
    So he tied an icicle hitch with 1-inch chain, hooked the chain onto his car's bumper jack, and jacked the whole thing out of the ground.
    The pole made a truly spectacular clang as it toppled on the cement driveway.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      That is interesting that the chain did not slip on the pole. I don't think I will do a video on that, but you never know I personally may have to use it in anger one day??

    • @K9River
      @K9River 2 роки тому

      Best comment here. I was also wondering if this would work with chain.

  • @mikedebell2242
    @mikedebell2242 4 роки тому +1

    After tying, cinch that baby nice and tight before doing a lengthwise pull and it will bite hard into the pole or shaft.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  4 роки тому +1

      I think all knots need dressing properly like you say. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @shillout7270
    @shillout7270 5 років тому +2

    Do I need to freeze the rope first, so it won't melt the icicles ??

  • @slingshotshooter7536
    @slingshotshooter7536 Рік тому

    how do you use that exactly to remove fence posts ?

  • @Lou_fromthe_Soo
    @Lou_fromthe_Soo 6 років тому

    And happy new year!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому

      and to you too!! Thanks for your support with comments,

  • @chrismoon1584
    @chrismoon1584 4 роки тому

    Awesome 👌 thank you for your time. Great video.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  4 роки тому

      Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @nilsencillo37
    @nilsencillo37 3 роки тому

    Love it,
    Thanks!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 роки тому

      Glad that you liked it. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

  • @joec2442
    @joec2442 4 роки тому

    Wish you were still making videos

  • @plumtiger1
    @plumtiger1 3 роки тому

    The lightbulb just went on lol

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  3 роки тому +1

      That would be because you made a rope light pull??? 😉 Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.

    • @plumtiger1
      @plumtiger1 3 роки тому

      @@KnottingKnots hmmm not familiar with that one lol. I'll have to look it up!

  • @refaiabdeen5943
    @refaiabdeen5943 5 років тому

    Cheers Mate!

  • @ntfsobrevivencia3302
    @ntfsobrevivencia3302 6 років тому +1

    Saudações. Muito bom. Valeu. Abraços.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +1

      Obrigado por tomar o tempo para ver e também fazer um comentário, muito apreciada. According to Google translation! ;-)

  • @TN-bm6dh
    @TN-bm6dh 4 роки тому

    Is this also called sailor hitch Mr.?

  • @jeanieevans7529
    @jeanieevans7529 4 роки тому

    i didn't know that Ashley invented the constrictor knot

  • @jonnamechange6854
    @jonnamechange6854 5 років тому +1

    If you have access to the end of the pole in the direction of pull, then: 2:08 if not: 5:34

  • @frostbite8572
    @frostbite8572 6 років тому

    This was very very cool. How are you? I am thinking of making a new vid soon

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +1

      Listen mate, stop thinking and do!! Maybe Santa will bring you something nice to help you with knotting??

    • @frostbite8572
      @frostbite8572 6 років тому

      Johnny Debt lol ya

  • @hasanadil8934
    @hasanadil8934 5 років тому

    Achi lagi

  • @BinShakir337
    @BinShakir337 5 років тому +2

    useful info for free learned a lot but had to watch it in high speed mode coz you talk a lot :)

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  5 років тому

      Good, I play all videos at 2x!! Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

  • @tstfrd
    @tstfrd 6 років тому +5

    You should have made your wraps for both ways the same. By making your wraps two different ways, it makes it very confusing when it doesn't have to be.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      I am still a learner, I am always trying to improve my videos. I do take on-board comments and try to whenever I can do a revised video update on certain knots. Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated. Are you more of a practical or decorative knotter?

    • @tstfrd
      @tstfrd 6 років тому +2

      A practical knotter, whatever is the easiest way with the least amount of confusion when your in the field working. KIS (Keep it Simple), when your under pressure with people waiting on you, its easy to get confused if your doing the same knot two different ways. It's like learning to tie knots from both a left handed and right handed perspective, when you only need one. Other than that, good video, thanks.

  • @Simon-80
    @Simon-80 4 роки тому

    FIRST Thank you ! Your Videos are very helpful. But for me your explanation seems slooooooowwwwwlllyyyy So much hat i forget what Knot we wanted to do. faster tying the Knot with a relative constant Speed Would help us to to See the hole thing . and then Before or after the Details and comments to the particular Knot ,in your brilliant familiar becoming way. Speed up One section of tying Knot will make your Videos Even more enjoyable Than they already are.

  • @twinetwstr
    @twinetwstr 6 років тому

    Good knot, but looks dangerous if tied too close to the end of the stanchion.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому

      Yes, I would say that one problem with this knot is that it does stretch before gripping properly!

  • @jasonbrambach6957
    @jasonbrambach6957 Рік тому

    I get the impression that you like to pull on standing end a lot, mate 😅

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  Рік тому

      Not sure where you get that from??? 😉 😉 😉

    • @jasonbrambach6957
      @jasonbrambach6957 Рік тому

      @@KnottingKnots nudge, nudge, wink, wink, say no more, say no more 😂

  • @o00oZu1o00o
    @o00oZu1o00o 6 років тому

    Not too convinced : It doesn not perform any better than a valdotain tress, a distel hitch, or any of the other friction knots (apparently). And contrary to those, you have to have access to the top of the pole to tie it : so there are less occasions where you can tie this one.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      I did show two ways of tying, the loop end and rope end method? Now you have got me looking up other knots, never stop learning with this project!!

    • @o00oZu1o00o
      @o00oZu1o00o 6 років тому +1

      Oops sorry Johnny, I had only watched the first half! As by then, I had concluded that this was an inferior knot (compared to the others in this series of friction hitches) and that I did not need to investigate it further... My mistake!
      Yes, you may look up the knots we use for tree work, they perform really well. I trust my life on them at work.
      Hey did you look into the daisy chain hitch I told you about the last time we talked in the comments? If not, you really should, it replaced the running bowline for me, it only has advantages compared to it, a small revolution in the world of knots...
      Take care and thanks again for these great vids, this is one of my top 3 knotting channels, you teach so well!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +1

      Yes I did mate. I also give you a mention, but my issue was how to pronounce o00oZu1o00o ;-) I had to put a mention in the description instead. Thanks for your compliments - John

    • @o00oZu1o00o
      @o00oZu1o00o 6 років тому

      Wow that's cool! I'll look it up! Yes I love my xbox gamertag with all the funny bubbles around it LOL
      It's spelled "Zoo one" in english
      Keep the great vids coming Johnny!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому +2

      Zoo 1, no way. Just been over to your channel and you last updated 5 years ago. You really are quite slack ;-)

  • @jeanieevans7529
    @jeanieevans7529 4 роки тому

    oops i droped your glasses

  • @ryanwoodard418
    @ryanwoodard418 6 років тому

    Johnny, you did a demonstration of a transition knot that combined a crown knot and a wall knot. I can’t seem to find it. If you remember which video it’s in, could you drop it here or email me the link - innseanach@live.com.
    You’ve been answering a lot of questions I’ve had as I continue on my knitting journey. I really appreciate it!

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому

      Crown and Wall is the Footrope Knot: ua-cam.com/video/N3WWzo5AQ6s/v-deo.html&t or Wall and Crown is the Manrope: ua-cam.com/video/DbXjJz35EVA/v-deo.html is this what you were after?

    • @ryanwoodard418
      @ryanwoodard418 6 років тому

      Johnny Debt Ha! Well I guess that might answer it, but I remember you were showing transition knots that cover grafting or covering transitions, changing from one style to the next. You had some of your fancywork that you were showing examples of how to cover the transitions or add accent knots. Have you used the manrope knot for that?

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  6 років тому

      In this playlist there are a number of projects: ua-cam.com/play/PL7nysDkNnZHeATS7HnM3DyoAyy2ivbkR6.html Certainly the Delux keyring transitions from one knot to another. Long Decorative knife lanyard and also the Knife or Whistle Lanyard also cover this. Looks like you have a long Christmas of knotting ahead ;-)

  • @fredmillard5018
    @fredmillard5018 4 роки тому

    Too much explanation. Feel like I’m tripping on my shoe laces.

    • @KnottingKnots
      @KnottingKnots  4 роки тому +1

      Perhaps you need to tie them better? ;-) I started a long time ago to "over explain" as I have one subscriber who is blind. He and his granddaughter follow the videos, he listens and she watches. He ties the knot and if he goes wrong his granddaughter corrects him. A lovely little bond must be growing between them? Thanks for taking the time to view and also make a comment, very much appreciated.