FIELD: methods and devices for joining two or more articles such as sections of fish-nets with the use of flexible cord. SUBSTANCE: length of cord is wound at least twice round, at least a part of articles to form a knot. To form tight joint knot is acted on by mechanical means to produce tension in knot in order of 1000 N and above. The device for embodiment of the offered method has member immovable with respect to article or articles and means for catching and moving the cord relative to fixed member. The latter is provided with member for contacting at least one of joined articles. EFFECT: higher efficiency. 8 cl, 7 dwg
