Knot Tying Tutorials

Knots, made easy - with practical examples, step by step visuals, and 3D animations!

Knots by Type

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How to Tie the Boa Knot

The Boa Knot is a highly secure binding knot, perfect for gripping cylindrical objects.

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How to Tie the Double Constrictor Knot

It’s used when a secure, non-slip binding is essential, such as emergency repairs, quick whipping, and securing bundles.

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How to Tie the Slipped Constrictor Knot

Used when a secure hold is needed with a quick release.

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How to Tie the Adjustable Grip Hitch

Is a friction hitch commonly used for tensioning lines, such as tent guylines or tarp ridgelines.

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How to Tie the Jar/Bottle Sling Hitch

Is a practical knot used to create a secure handle for carrying bottles, jugs, and other containers with a narrow neck.

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How to Tie the Tensionless Hitch

Is an anchor hitch primarily used in rappelling, rescue work, and general rigging.

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How to Tie the Figure Eight Loop

Is a reliable fixed loop knot widely used in climbing, caving, and decorative applications.

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How to Tie the Zeppelin Loop

A secure, jam-resistant loop knot ideal for boating, climbing, and camping tasks.

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How to Tie the Slipped Buntline Hitch

A quick-release version of the Buntline Hitch, designed for securing loads temporarily while allowing easy untying with a firm pull.

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How to Tie the Timber Hitch

The go-to knot for for securing large, cylindrical objects like logs or poles.

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How to Tie the Common Whipping

Used to secure the frayed end of a rope, or make a handle for tools.

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How to Tie the Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

A dependable knot for securing a rope to fixed objects like posts, rings, or trees.

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How to Tie the Simple Simon Bend

A strong and secure knot for joining two ropes, especially effective with slippery or synthetic materials.

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How to Tie the Midshipman’s Hitch

A secure and adjustable friction hitch ideal for creating tension on ropes.

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How to Tie the Eskimo Bowline

A secure loop knot that forms an eye at the end of a rope, offering additional stability and security compared to the standard Bowline.

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How to Tie the Lapp Knot - Synching Knot Version

Is widely used for adjustable drawstrings in clothing such as gym shorts, sweatpants, and bathrobes.

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How to Tie the Barrel Hitch (2 Legged)

Is a simple yet effective knot used to securely lift cylindrical objects such as barrels, buckets, and containers. 

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How to Tie the Lapp Knot - Bend Version

Is used to join two lines securely and is often favored for non-critical applications where ease of tying and untying is essential.

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How to Tie the Buntline Hitch

Is a secure, compact knot used to attach a rope to an object such as rings, eyes, posts, and railings.

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How to Tie the Double Sheet Bend

An enhanced version of the Sheet Bend, this knot is designed for securely joining two ropes, particularly of unequal diameters.

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How to Tie the Double Figure Eight Loop

A secure and flexible knot that creates two fixed loops, ideal for distributing tension across dual anchor points.

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How to Tie the Standard Figure 8 Knot

A versatile stopper knot used to prevent ropes from slipping through openings or retaining devices.

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How to Tie the Poldo Tackle Knot

A versatile tensioning knot designed for tasks requiring controlled adjustments, such as securing lines, tightening guylines, or managing static loads

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How to Tie the Bowline with Yosemite Finish

A modified Bowline featuring a Yosemite Finish for added security and ease of untying.

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How to Tie the Running Bowline

An adjustable noose knot known for its versatility and non-jamming properties.

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How to Tie the Double Bowline

A versatile loop knot favored for its security and ease of untying after heavy loading.

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How to Tie the Spanish Bowline

Is a double loop knot. Having double loops can be useful for light rescue work but care should be taken that the load on the loops is equal to avoid slipping.

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How to Tie the Water Bowline

A secure loop knot designed for reliable performance in wet and slippery conditions.

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How to Tie the Alpine Butterfly Bend

A strong and reliable knot for joining two ropes, even under heavy tension.

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How to Tie the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop

A secure and versatile knot that creates two fixed loops in the middle of a rope.

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How to Tie the EStar Stopper Knot

A specialized stopper knot designed for securing slippery ropes like Dyneema, Spectra, and Kevlar.

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How to Tie the Stevedore Stopper Knot

A secure and bulky stopper knot designed to prevent ropes from unreeving through openings.

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How to Tie the Ashley Stopper Knot

A robust and secure stopper knot known for its symmetrical design and ability to prevent rope ends from slipping through anchors or narrow openings.

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How to Tie the Double Overhand Stopper Knot

A secure and bulky stopper knot used to prevent ropes from slipping through anchors or other knots.

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How to Tie the Heaving Line Knot

A handy way to add bulk to the end of a rope.

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How to Tie the Sheepshank Knot

Designed for one purpose: shortening a rope or bypassing a damaged section.

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How to Tie the Klemheist Knot

A type of friction hitch that grips the rope when weight is applied, and is free to move when the weight is released.

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How To Tie the Blake's Hitch

A go-to friction hitch for arborists and climbers, and it is used for ascending or descending ropes.

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How to Tie the Transom Knot

Firmly holds two poles at a 90-degree angle.

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How to Tie the Figure Eight Bend

A reliable bend for joining two ropes of similar diameter.

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How to Tie the Diagonal Lashing

Perfect for securing cross braces or stabilizing poles in outdoor structures.

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How To Tie the Marlinspike Hitch

It's a quick, temporary knot that can be easily untied, making it essential for outdoor enthusiasts and is quite famous in the sailing community. 

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How To Tie the Highwayman’s Hitch

A quick-release knot designed for situations where you need to secure a rope temporarily but want the ability to release it instantly with a single tug.

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How To Tie the Flat Overhand Bend

Used to join two ropes together in perhaps the simplest way possible.

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How To Tie the Shear Lashing

A fundamental lashing used to bind two poles together at their top ends, allowing them to function as spread out legs - generally as support for larger structures.

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How To Tie the Vice Versa Bend

A versatile knot used to securely join two ropes together that wont bind up after heavy use.

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How To Tie The Bear’s Grip Hitch

A kamikaze-style knot designed to lower items like tools or backpacks, and retrieve the rope afterward.

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How To Tie a Tripod Lashing

Used to bind 3 logs or poles to create a secure tripod structure.

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How To Tie a Square Lashing

Used to bind two sticks, logs, or poles together, at 90 degree angles.

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How to Tie the Angler’s Loop (Perfection Loop)

A highly reliable knot mainly used in fishing and outdoor scenarios.

Knots by Category

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How to Tie the Boa Knot

The Boa Knot is a highly secure binding knot, perfect for gripping cylindrical objects.

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How to Tie the Double Constrictor Knot

It’s used when a secure, non-slip binding is essential, such as emergency repairs, quick whipping, and securing bundles.

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How to Tie the Slipped Constrictor Knot

Used when a secure hold is needed with a quick release.

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How to Tie the Adjustable Grip Hitch

Is a friction hitch commonly used for tensioning lines, such as tent guylines or tarp ridgelines.

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How to Tie the Jar/Bottle Sling Hitch

Is a practical knot used to create a secure handle for carrying bottles, jugs, and other containers with a narrow neck.

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How to Tie the Tensionless Hitch

Is an anchor hitch primarily used in rappelling, rescue work, and general rigging.

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How to Tie the Figure Eight Loop

Is a reliable fixed loop knot widely used in climbing, caving, and decorative applications.

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How to Tie the Zeppelin Loop

A secure, jam-resistant loop knot ideal for boating, climbing, and camping tasks.

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How to Tie the Slipped Buntline Hitch

A quick-release version of the Buntline Hitch, designed for securing loads temporarily while allowing easy untying with a firm pull.

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How to Tie the Timber Hitch

The go-to knot for for securing large, cylindrical objects like logs or poles.

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How to Tie the Common Whipping

Used to secure the frayed end of a rope, or make a handle for tools.

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How to Tie the Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

A dependable knot for securing a rope to fixed objects like posts, rings, or trees.

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How to Tie the Simple Simon Bend

A strong and secure knot for joining two ropes, especially effective with slippery or synthetic materials.

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How to Tie the Midshipman’s Hitch

A secure and adjustable friction hitch ideal for creating tension on ropes.

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How to Tie the Eskimo Bowline

A secure loop knot that forms an eye at the end of a rope, offering additional stability and security compared to the standard Bowline.

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How to Tie the Lapp Knot - Synching Knot Version

Is widely used for adjustable drawstrings in clothing such as gym shorts, sweatpants, and bathrobes.

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How to Tie the Barrel Hitch (2 Legged)

Is a simple yet effective knot used to securely lift cylindrical objects such as barrels, buckets, and containers. 

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How to Tie the Lapp Knot - Bend Version

Is used to join two lines securely and is often favored for non-critical applications where ease of tying and untying is essential.

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How to Tie the Buntline Hitch

Is a secure, compact knot used to attach a rope to an object such as rings, eyes, posts, and railings.

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How to Tie the Double Sheet Bend

An enhanced version of the Sheet Bend, this knot is designed for securely joining two ropes, particularly of unequal diameters.

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How to Tie the Double Figure Eight Loop

A secure and flexible knot that creates two fixed loops, ideal for distributing tension across dual anchor points.

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How to Tie the Standard Figure 8 Knot

A versatile stopper knot used to prevent ropes from slipping through openings or retaining devices.

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How to Tie the Poldo Tackle Knot

A versatile tensioning knot designed for tasks requiring controlled adjustments, such as securing lines, tightening guylines, or managing static loads

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How to Tie the Bowline with Yosemite Finish

A modified Bowline featuring a Yosemite Finish for added security and ease of untying.

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How to Tie the Running Bowline

An adjustable noose knot known for its versatility and non-jamming properties.

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How to Tie the Double Bowline

A versatile loop knot favored for its security and ease of untying after heavy loading.

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How to Tie the Spanish Bowline

Is a double loop knot. Having double loops can be useful for light rescue work but care should be taken that the load on the loops is equal to avoid slipping.

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How to Tie the Water Bowline

A secure loop knot designed for reliable performance in wet and slippery conditions.

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How to Tie the Alpine Butterfly Bend

A strong and reliable knot for joining two ropes, even under heavy tension.

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How to Tie the Double Alpine Butterfly Loop

A secure and versatile knot that creates two fixed loops in the middle of a rope.

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How to Tie the EStar Stopper Knot

A specialized stopper knot designed for securing slippery ropes like Dyneema, Spectra, and Kevlar.

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How to Tie the Stevedore Stopper Knot

A secure and bulky stopper knot designed to prevent ropes from unreeving through openings.

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How to Tie the Ashley Stopper Knot

A robust and secure stopper knot known for its symmetrical design and ability to prevent rope ends from slipping through anchors or narrow openings.

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How to Tie the Double Overhand Stopper Knot

A secure and bulky stopper knot used to prevent ropes from slipping through anchors or other knots.

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How to Tie the Heaving Line Knot

A handy way to add bulk to the end of a rope.

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How to Tie the Sheepshank Knot

Designed for one purpose: shortening a rope or bypassing a damaged section.

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How to Tie the Klemheist Knot

A type of friction hitch that grips the rope when weight is applied, and is free to move when the weight is released.

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How To Tie the Blake's Hitch

A go-to friction hitch for arborists and climbers, and it is used for ascending or descending ropes.

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How to Tie the Transom Knot

Firmly holds two poles at a 90-degree angle.

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How to Tie the Figure Eight Bend

A reliable bend for joining two ropes of similar diameter.

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How to Tie the Diagonal Lashing

Perfect for securing cross braces or stabilizing poles in outdoor structures.

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How To Tie the Marlinspike Hitch

It's a quick, temporary knot that can be easily untied, making it essential for outdoor enthusiasts and is quite famous in the sailing community. 

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How To Tie the Highwayman’s Hitch

A quick-release knot designed for situations where you need to secure a rope temporarily but want the ability to release it instantly with a single tug.

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How To Tie the Flat Overhand Bend

Used to join two ropes together in perhaps the simplest way possible.

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How To Tie the Shear Lashing

A fundamental lashing used to bind two poles together at their top ends, allowing them to function as spread out legs - generally as support for larger structures.

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How To Tie the Vice Versa Bend

A versatile knot used to securely join two ropes together that wont bind up after heavy use.

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How To Tie The Bear’s Grip Hitch

A kamikaze-style knot designed to lower items like tools or backpacks, and retrieve the rope afterward.

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How To Tie a Tripod Lashing

Used to bind 3 logs or poles to create a secure tripod structure.

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How To Tie a Square Lashing

Used to bind two sticks, logs, or poles together, at 90 degree angles.

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How to Tie the Angler’s Loop (Perfection Loop)

A highly reliable knot mainly used in fishing and outdoor scenarios.