Benefits of the Figure-Eight Knot
The photo shows two ropes of different colors and patterns (one is teal with a green checker pattern, the other is red with a white …
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Double Fisherman’s Knot
The photograph shows a single piece of teal rope with multicolored flecks (pink, yellow, and red) lying on a light wooden surface. At the center …
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The Barrel Hitch
The barrel hitch has been used in sailing and construction work for centuries. It allows you to secure a bucket, barrel or other cylindrical object …
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The Carrick Bend
This square knot alternate joins two ropes together securely, and is easier to untie than a square knot. How to Tie a Carrick Bend: …
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The Timber Hitch
The timber hitch secures a rope to an object for hauling or to act as a support. How to Tie a Timber Hitch 1. …
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The Rolling Hitch
The rolling hitch adds a leg to an existing line. This hitch is the basic knot behind a taut-line hitch, but it can be added …
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The Taut-Line Hitch
Adjustable loop knot for generations. Even when it’s used under extreme tension, a taut-line hitch can be adjusted to lengthen or shorten a line. This …
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Two Half Hitches
You can use two half hitches to secure a line to trees or poles, or to secure the line to itself like you would tying …
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The Figure Eight
The figure eight knot creates a stopper wherever you need one on a rope, though the steps are the same for several other knots, as …
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The Bowline
This is known as the “king of knots,” simply because it’s one of the best for many uses, plus it can be untied rather easily. …
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