The square knot is the most common knot tie to be used on.
All types of rope knots.
Although there are literally thousands of different knots the knots illustrated and animated here include the best knots from the four primary knot categories.
It is somewhat different from the first one as in this we can tie the knot.
Crown knot tuck the ends.
Hitch ties rope to a post stake etc.
Secures end of twisted rope.
L oops make a loop in the rope bends rope to rope knots hitches rope to object knots and binding knots.
Secure method to lift barrels buckets and other containers.
Additionally these knots provide a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line sliding out of sight which can be used for up inside the mast of a sail boat.
A webbing loop thrown over a branch provides an anchor.
Sheet bend why we need to use this knot.
Ol s survival expert tim macwelch highlights 20 essential knots and how to tie them.
Additional types of knots.
We have also grouped knots that are common to various applications such as arborist knots boating knots climbing knots and knots useful in search and rescue.
How to tie rope knots 21 easy method with pictures 1.
A hitch holds because of the friction set up between two surfaces of the rope pressed together.
The square knot reef knot why we need to use this knot.
From the simple square knot to the more exotic barrel hitch this gallery has them all.
Bend joins two ropes together.
For additional types of knots such as hitches and lashings use the links below.
Strong loop for double line leader and loop to loop join.