Just like many other knots, the weavers knot has a number of variations which for ease of classification are called weavers knots. There are several variations that all bear the same name. Each one is distinct from the other by where the loose ends originate from within the knot or the direction the loose ends point when the knot is finished . The method of tying each knot is similar and they are usually started with both strands to be joined held in the left hand. The knot is then worked with the right hand to bring it into shape. Different knots are used depending on what the material is that is being joined. Where there is a distinction in name it is usually for a knot designed for a specific material. E.g. the Mohair knot. Weavers knots are a vital part of the textile industry. Without them all traditional woven materials would unravel.
The example shown here is used when weaving woolen cloth. The textile industry uses many knots for weaving. However, this knot is the knot usually accociated with the textile industry.
Other named variations of weavers knots are the Double Polish knot, the Double Weavers knot, the Bastard Weavers knot, the Double Bastard Weavers knot, the Left Hand Sheet Bend, the English knot, the Double English knot and the Queensbury knot (also know as the Mohair knot). The Mohair knot also has several variations called the Mohair knot just to add confusion. However they are all used for the purpose of joining strands of material together while weaving.

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