The Porter’s Knot consists of a loosely twisted grommet made of a large bandanna or other cloth. It dissipates the weight of a burden carried on the head so that even a novice can bear a difficult load with assurance and without the need of a steadying hand. First make a long left twist of the bandanna, and tie a large RIGHT-HANDED DOUBLE or THREEFOLD OVERHAND KNOT somewhat larger than the completed knot is to be. Continue to lay the material around the knot, parallel with the established strands and constantly imparting twist to the strand. Finally bury the ends between two leads, which secures them.