Hawser laid rope Three strands twisted into rope.
Shroud laid rope Four strands twisted round a thinner rope running through the centre.
Cable laid rope Nine strand rope made from three hawser ropes twisted together.
Spliced rope The strand ends are woven back in to the rope using a fid to make a loop at the end.
Braided rope Rope is made on a cross laying machine. The strands are woven together like plaiting.
Source: The Story of Rope Making
Investigating the process of rope making and the materials used KS2 Science and Technology