Knot tying tutorials

Adjustable Grip Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

The Adjustable Grip Hitch is a friction hitch used for tensioning lines, such as tent guylines or tarp ridgelines.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Airplane Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

The Airplane Hitch doubles up two Midshipman's Hitches to hold aircraft and gear through gusting wind, then releases fast once the tension's off.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Alberto Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

The Alberto Knot ties braid to a fluorocarbon or mono leader, gripping slick line better than the plain Albright it upgrades.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Hard to untie

Albright Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

Is commonly used to join braided fishing line to monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders, especially in saltwater fishing.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Alpine Butterfly Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

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

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Alpine Butterfly (Bi-Directional)

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Learn to tie the double alpine butterfly — a bi-directional loop knot with two independent, opposed eyes for clip-in points, rigging, and load isolation.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method)

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Tie a fixed loop in the middle of a rope using a hand-wrap method. Work on an unloaded line.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Alpine Butterfly Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

A fixed loop tied in the middle of a rope. The tutorial covers its three-way loading and dressing requirements.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Alpine Coil

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Learn the alpine coil (mountaineer's coil) — coil a climbing rope for shoulder carry and instant deployment, plus the over/under fix for rope twist.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Anchor Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Anchor Hitch is a secure, slip-resistant knot for attaching a rope to an anchor, ring, or fixed object.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Anglers Loop on a Bight

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Add a mid-line fishing loop without cutting the line. Expect it to jam rather than untie after loading.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• May jam when set

Anti-Twist Coil

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Learn the anti-twist (over-under) coil — how to wrap an extension cord, garden hose, or cable so it stores flat and unwinds without kinks or tangles.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Arbor Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Arbor Knot: how to tie fishing line to a reel arbor, why it slips on braid, and why it is never a load-bearing fish-fighting connection.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Braid can slip on arbor

Artillery Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

The Artillery Loop, also known as the Harness Loop or Man-Harness Knot, is a midline loop for quick attachment points along a rope.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack
• Wet-gut slippage reported

Ashley Mid-Line Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Ashley Mid-Line Loop (Cowboy Bowline): tie a secure directional mid-line loop from a clove hitch on a bight — steps, uses, downsides, and safety.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Ashley's Stopper Knot

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Autoblock Knot

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

A friction hitch used as a rappel backup. Cord compatibility, device clearance and correct handling matter.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Axle Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Axle Hitch is the knot for getting a line around a hard-to-reach axle or spar in one pass, then locking it off with a bowline for emergency towing.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Back Splice

Best for: Splicing rope strands

The Back Splice permanently seals a laid rope's end using its own three strands — here's how to tie the crown-and-tuck sequence, step by step.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Unpick the splice to remove

Backhanded Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A hitch for fastening a rope where passing it underneath the anchor is awkward.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Bag Knot (Slipped)

Best for: Binding or bundling

A quick-release variation of the standard Bag Knot, the Bag Knot (Slipped) is ideal for temporarily securing sacks, bags, or light bundles.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Bait Egg Loop

Best for: Holding roe and soft bait on a hook

The Bait Egg Loop (Egg Loop Knot) ties your leader to the hook and leaves an open loop above the shank to hold roe, shrimp, liver, or soft beads. Here's how to tie it, when to use it, and why it sometimes slips.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Barrel Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

Barrel Bend: a fast, compact blood-knot-family bend for joining mono or fluoro fishing lines. Learn how to tie it, when to use it, and when to add wraps.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Barrel Hitch (2 Legged)

Best for: Lashing objects together

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

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Barrel Hitch (4 Legged)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

How to tie the barrel hitch (4-legged) — the four-leg opened-overhand sling for lifting an upright barrel, drum, or bucket without spilling it, plus why it fails on straight-sided objects.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Bear's Grip (Dual Anchor)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Bear's Grip (Dual Anchor) shares a load between two anchor points and still shakes free, so you get your rope back. Here's how to tie it.

Tying difficulty: Advanced

• Caution on slick rope
• Shakes free when slack

Bear's Grip Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Bear’s Grip Hitch is a kamikaze-style knot designed to lower items like tools or backpacks, and retrieve the rope afterward.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope
• Shakes free when slack

Becket Hitch (Slipped)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Slipped Becket Hitch is the hardware-free hammock knot: tied to a fixed eye rather than a second rope, and released with one pull on the tail.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Bellringer's Knot

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

The Bellringer's Knot shortens a hanging rope and spills free with one tug on the tail — how to tie it, what it's for, and when never to trust it.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

• Caution on slick rope

Bight Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

A loop tied on a bight. It must be loaded along its axis; opposing or ring loading can make it roll or capsize.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Bimini Twist

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A strong knot used to create a non-slip loop at the end of a fishing line, offering nearly full line strength.

Tying difficulty: Advanced

Blake's Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Blood Dropper Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Creates mid-line dropper loops for adding flies. This connection weakens the main line.

• Weakens the main line

Blood Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

A low-profile, secure knot used to join two fishing lines of similar diameter, commonly employed for connecting monofilament or fluorocarbon lines.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Boa Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

A two-coil binding knot for gripping cylindrical objects. Dress the wraps neatly before tightening.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Hard to untie

Bobber Stop Knot

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

How to tie the bobber stop knot: set slip-bobber depth with an adjustable, wrap-and-tuck stopper on your main line.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A versatile and reliable knot that creates a secure, fixed loop.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Bowline (Edward's)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A bowline with added tail tucks. Set the core before tightening the finish; check the exact geometry shown in the tutorial.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Bowline on a Bight

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Creates two loops in the middle of a rope. Read the tutorial’s loop-loading and backup conditions before use.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Bowline (Scott's Locked)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Scott's Locked Bowline is a bowline that stays tied when the line goes slack. Learn to tie the lock, when to trust it, and how it compares to the figure eight and Yosemite finish.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Bowline (Single-Handed)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

One-Handed Bowline: tie the classic bowline with a single hand for self-rescue — loop on your knuckles, not your wrist, so a sudden load can't trap you.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Bowline (Snap Method)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The snap bowline is the fastest way to tie a bowline — one motion capsizes a slipknot into a finished loop. Here's how to do it, and how to make sure you get the right knot every time.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Bowline with a Bight

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Bowline with a Bight: tie a bowline mid-rope with both ends out of reach, plus how it differs from the Bowline on a Bight.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Bowline with Yosemite Finish

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Adds a Yosemite finish to a bowline. The core must be fully set before the tail finish is tightened.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Bowstring Knot

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A compact, fixed-loop knot ideal for attaching bowstrings in traditional archery or crafting tight loops in bushcraft.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Bull Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Learn to tie the Bull Hitch — the locked, X-dressed upgrade of the Cow Hitch. When it holds, why it isn't in Ashley's, and how it differs from the Piwich Knot.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Bull Hitch (Method 2)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Learn to tie the Bull Hitch (Method 2) in the bight — no rope ends needed. The X-cross that locks it, when it holds, when it slips, and how it differs from the End Method.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Bull Hitch (Method 3)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Bull Hitch (Method 3) is the carabiner clip-in route: girth hitch, cross the ears into an X, clip in. Steps, uses, and why the X stops side-loading.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Buntline Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Buntline Hitch is a compact, highly secure knot for attaching rope to rings, posts, and railings — it tightens under load and resists shaking loose.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Buntline Hitch (Slipped)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Bushcraft Zip Tie

Best for: Binding or bundling

A self-tightening binder for rolled gear and bundles. A shifting bundle can loosen it; avoid critical loads.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Butcher's Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

Is a self-tightening binding knot that provides a secure hold when wrapping meat, tying parcels, or securing loads.

Butterfly End Loop

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A butterfly-style end loop. Check the loaded strand and backup; single-sided loading can cause slippage or jamming.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Butterfly Hank (With Button)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Learn the Butterfly Hank with Button, the bushcraft way to coil paracord so it stores tangle-free and lets you pull off only the cord you need, then tighten the rest back down.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Canadian Jam Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

Versatile, self-tightening knot ideal for bundling, compressing, and securing loads.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Canadian Jam Lashing (Mors Kochanski)

Best for: Lashing objects together

Canadian Jam Lashing: Mors Kochanski's fast pole-and-bundle lashing. Steps, fixed vs removable finish, uses and when to use a real lashing instead.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Capstan Knot

Best for: Making an adjustable loop

The Capstan Knot is an adjustable loop that slides to any size, then locks with a sharp pull on the working end. Handy for mooring, hanging fenders, and quick utility loops — just keep tension on it, or back it with a half hitch.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Capuchin

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

Learn to tie the Capuchin knot — the barrel-shaped stopper for rope-end handles, lanyards, and throw-weight — plus the naming mystery behind the friars' cord-belt knot.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Carrick Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A strong knot used to join heavy ropes, often in marine settings for mooring or towing.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Cat's Paw

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is commonly used to attach a rope or sling to a hook or carabiner in fishing, climbing, and utility tasks.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Catalyst Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

Catalyst Hitch: how to tie the self-tending arborist friction hitch, what it is used for, and the safety limits of a hitch with no published test data.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Cleat Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is the go-to knot for securing boats to dock cleats, locking under tension with a quick figure-eight pattern and a final locking turn.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Clove Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A quick, adjustable tie around a post, rail or carabiner. It can loosen when slack; read the tutorial’s backup requirements.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack
• Back it up if unattended

Clove Hitch (Double)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a secure knot used for attaching a rope to a pole or post.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Clove Hitch (Mid-Line)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a variation of the standard Clove Hitch that allows it to be tied midline, without access to the rope's ends.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack
• Back it up if unattended

Clove Hitch (Single-Handed)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

The Single Handed Clove Hitch is the standard Clove Hitch formed with one hand free — how to tie it, when it's worth learning, and the locking-carabiner rule for climbing use.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack
• Back it up if unattended

Clove Hitch (Slipped)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a quick-release variation of the Clove Hitch, designed for temporary attachments.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Common Whipping

Best for: Finishing a rope end

The Common Whipping is a short twine wrap that stops a rope's cut end from fraying — here's how to tie it, step by step.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Constrictor in a Bight (Mid Line)

Best for: Binding or bundling

Is a powerful knot used for securing objects mid-rope, ideal for tasks like bushcraft, camping, and utility work.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Binding can require cutting

Constrictor Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

The Constrictor Knot binds tighter than a clove hitch and grips slick cord — how to tie it, where it works, and why you usually have to cut it off.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Binding can require cutting

Constrictor Knot (Slipped)

Best for: Binding or bundling

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Corned Beef and Salt Pork Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

Is a specialized knot used primarily for binding meats, such as corned beef or salt pork, to maintain their compact shape during cooking.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Cossack Knot

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Cossack Knot is a fast, non-jamming fixed loop in the anti-bowline branch. Learn to tie it, dress it, and tell it from a standard bowline.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Cow Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Also known as the Cow Hitch, is commonly used to attach a rope to a hook, ring, or pole in utility, fishing, and boating tasks.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

Cow Hitch With A Toggle

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A quick, secure knot used in boating, bushcraft, and utility work to attach a rope to a post or ring.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Cowboy Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Learn to tie the cowboy bowline — the tail-outside bowline that resists ring loading better than the standard one, when to use it, and when not to.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Crabber's Eye Knot

Best for: Making an adjustable loop

The Crabber's Eye Knot slides to any size, then locks into a fixed loop with one sharp tug on the tag end. Here's how to tie it, what it's good for, and when to reach for a sturdier knot instead.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Daisy Chain

Best for: Decorative ropework

A practical and decorative knot for organizing ropes, preventing tangles, and adding bulk or style to a line.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Davy Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a quick and compact knot for tying a line to a hook or fly, ideal for small flies and fine tippets.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Diagonal Lashing

Best for: Lashing objects together

Lashes crossing poles together to form a diagonal brace. The tutorial covers wrapping and tightening the lashing.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Diamond Knot (Lanyard Knot)

Best for: Making a stopper or bead

A compact, decorative stopper knot woven from a doubled cord, tied to finish knife lanyards, key fobs, and paracord projects.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Distel Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

A smooth, adjustable friction hitch used in climbing, arborist work, and search and rescue for ascending ropes.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Double Alpine Butterfly Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

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

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Double Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

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

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Double Carrick Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A strong, symmetrical knot used to join two ropes securely for heavy-duty tasks like rigging, boating, or climbing.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Double Column Tie

Best for: Binding or bundling

A double-column wrap used in shibari. Maintain clearance, check circulation and keep safety scissors nearby.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Double Constrictor Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Binding can require cutting

Double Constrictor Knot (Symmetrical)

Best for: Binding or bundling

Is a variation of the Constrictor Knot, designed for tight and secure binding.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Binding can require cutting

Double Davy Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is commonly used to tie a fishing line to a hook or fly in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong, low-profile connection.

Double Dragon Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

Is commonly used to join two ropes, particularly in boating and fishing for its strength and reliability.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Hard to untie

Double Dragon Loop

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Is a strong, reliable end-loop knot that excels in high-load applications where security and resistance to shaking loose are key.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Double Dragon Loop (Mid Line)

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Is a super secure, non-jamming inline loop that’s a solid alternative to the Alpine Butterfly Loop or Span Loop, especially when you need a more directional, load-balanced knot.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Double Fisherman's Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

The Double Fisherman's Bend joins two equal-diameter ropes with two interlocking strangle knots — the standard knot for closing a Prusik loop.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• May jam when set

Double Overhand Stopper

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

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

Tying difficulty: Very easy

Double Ring Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Double Ring Hitch reeves a rope through a metal ring twice, dividing wear across two strands instead of one - here's how to tie it in three steps.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Double Rolling Hitch Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

Joins two lines with opposing rolling hitches, allowing adjustment when the lines are slack.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Double Sheet Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

The Double Sheet Bend joins two ropes of unequal diameter or slippery line securely — one extra wrap over the standard Sheet Bend for a stronger grip.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Double Slip Knot (shoelace)

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

Double Slip Knot ties a shoelace bow that resists coming undone with a single-pull release.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Double Surgeons Knot (Bend)

Best for: Joining two lines

Is a secure and straightforward bend used to join two lines, especially in fishing or utility work.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Hard to untie

Double Uni Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

Is a dependable and easy-to-learn knot used to join two fishing lines—ideal for pairing mono, fluoro, or braid.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Double Wrap Knot (shoelace)

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Double Wrap Knot is a shoelace bow finished with a doubled loop-through pass for extra hold — it resists coming loose far better than a regular bow, at the cost of a slightly trickier, less symmetrical finish.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Eskimo Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

EStar Stopper

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

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

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Hard to untie

Evenk Hitch (Siberian Hitch)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a quick-release hitch used to fasten rope to trees or posts, especially popular in bushcraft and camping

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Exploding Clove Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A pull-to-release version of the Clove Hitch for temporary ties. Keep the release end clear of accidental pulls.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Exploding High Point Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Learn to tie the Exploding High Point Hitch — the quick-release hitch for a post or high branch above reach. One pull from below drops the whole knot. Steps, bight version, and when it jams.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Exploding Paracord Wrap

Best for: Finishing a rope end

Is commonly used to secure objects with paracord in bushcraft, camping, and utility tasks, designed to release instantly with a single tug.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Exploding Release Knot

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

A remote-release knot for a short, attended hold. Keep the release line accessible; avoid unattended tie-downs.

Exploding Sheepshank Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Exploding Sheepshank Hitch — a toggled sheepshank released from a distance with one pull. How to tie it, when to use it, and when it spills.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Eye Splice

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Eye Splice unlays and tucks a rope's own strands to form a permanent loop, retaining far more of the rope's strength than a tied loop knot.

Tying difficulty: Advanced

Ezelius Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

Learn to tie the Ezelius Hitch, an adjustable slide-and-grip hitch built to hold on stiff, slippery rope where a Taut-Line Hitch slips.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Falconer's Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is used to tether birds of prey or secure gear with a quick-release mechanism.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Farmer's Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Is a practical mid-line knot used to form a fixed loop without needing the rope’s ends.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Farrimond Friction Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

The Farrimond Friction Hitch is an adjustable, quick-release friction hitch for tarp ridgelines and guylines — tie it anywhere on the line, no rope end needed.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

FG Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

Is a slim, ultra-strong knot for joining braided line to fluorocarbon or monofilament leaders.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Figure Eight Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A reliable bend for joining two ropes of similar diameter.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Figure Eight Bend (Sliding)

Best for: Joining two lines

A sliding join built from opposing figure-eight stoppers, used in cord and yarn projects. It is a different structure from the usual Figure Eight Bend.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Figure Eight Follow Through (Around Object)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Used to secure a rope to an anchor, such as a tree or carabiner, in climbing and search and rescue.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Figure Eight (In-Line)

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Also known as the Inline Figure 8, is a midline loop knot designed to take strain in only one direction.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Figure Eight Loop (Double)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Creates two fixed loops on a bight. Dressing and load-sharing conditions matter when attaching to two points.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Figure Eight on a Bight

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Figure Eight Loop is a reliable fixed loop knot widely used in climbing, caving, and decorative applications.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Figure Eight Slip Knot

Best for: Making a sliding loop

Is commonly used to create a temporary anchor point, particularly in climbing and arborist work for its quick-release feature.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Figure Eight (Stopper)

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

Is a versatile stopper knot, essential for climbing, sailing, and general utility.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Fireman's Chair

Best for: Binding or bundling

A two-loop makeshift seat tied in the bight. Both loops must be locked; the tutorial explains its emergency-use limitations.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Fisherman's Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

The Fisherman's Knot is a simple, reliable way to join two fishing lines for light to medium loads.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• May jam when set

Flat Overhand Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

The Flat Overhand Bend — the climbers' “European Death Knot” — joins two rappel ropes with a single overhand. How to tie it, dress it, and when not to.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

• Low retained strength

Floor Lashing

Best for: Lashing objects together

Floor lashing binds decking poles to stringers to build camp platforms, tables, and bush beds. Learn the steps, uses, and safety checks.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Forearm Coil (Long Rope)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

The forearm coil — better known in the trades as the over-under coil — stores a long rope, cable, or extension cord flat so it pays out tangle-free.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Four In Hand (Necktie)

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Four-in-Hand is the fast, everyday necktie knot most guys learn first — slim and simple, but too narrow for a wide spread collar.

Tying difficulty: Easy

French Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Learn to tie the French Bowline (Portuguese Bowline) - two adjustable loops for an improvised bosun's chair, when it holds, when it slips, and how to load it safely.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Full Windsor Knot (Necktie)

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Full Windsor Knot is the widest, most symmetric necktie knot — nine steps to tie it, plus the collars it suits and the ones it overwhelms.

Tying difficulty: Advanced

Girth Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Girth Hitch quickly secures slings or ropes to anchors like trees, poles, or carabiners for climbing, bushcraft, and utility.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

Gnat Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

Is used to secure a rope to a small object or line with a friction hitch, ideal for lightweight tasks.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Ground Line Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Ground Line Hitch, also known as the Picket-Line Hitch, anchors ropes to stakes or posts for tent guylines and tarps.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Ground Line Hitch (Slipped)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Also known as the Slipped Picket-Line Hitch, is a variation of the Ground Line Hitch with a quick-release feature.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

GT Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

A braid-to-leader connection for heavy line and large, hard-fighting fish.

Tying difficulty: Advanced

• May jam when set

Half Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Half Hitch is a simple, fast knot for securing ropes temporarily to objects like poles or stakes.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

• Wet grip not established
• Single hitch can work loose

Half Windsor Knot

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Half Windsor Knot is a neat, symmetrical necktie knot with less bulk than a Full Windsor — here's how to tie it in six steps.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Halter Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is used to secure a rope to a post or ring with a quick-release feature, ideal for temporary ties like in bushcraft or animal handling.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Halyard Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Halyard Hitch attaches a halyard to a small shackle or ring without splicing - compact, low-snag, and secure, though hard to release once loaded.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• May jam when set

Handcuff Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

Forms two adjustable loops. The base knot needs a supplementary lock; use on limbs carries constriction and injury risks.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen with cycling

Harness Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

The Harness Bend is a strong, easy-to-untie knot for joining two ropes in climbing, boating, and rigging.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Heaving Line Knot

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

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

Tying difficulty: Easy

High Point Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The High Point Hitch is the quick-release knot for tying to a post or branch above your reach — slide it up, release it from below with one pull, and haul the whole rope back. Here's how to tie it, plus Ashley's bight-tied version.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Can loosen when slack

Highwayman's Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Highwayman’s Hitch is a quick-release hitch you drop with one tug on the tag end. How to tie it, when it capsizes, and what to tie instead.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Honda Knot (Lariat Loop)

Best for: Making a sliding loop

The Honda Knot, also known as the Lariat Loop, is a fixed loop traditionally used in lasso ropes for roping livestock.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Hunter's Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

The Hunter’s Bend, also known as the Rigger’s Bend, is a secure knot for joining two ropes of similar diameter.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Ian Knot

Best for: Tying a shoelace bow

A two-handed technique for tying an ordinary shoelace bow faster and more symmetrically than the standard one-hand-at-a-time method.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Icicle Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

The Icicle Hitch grips smooth or tapered surfaces like poles and icicles, ideal for climbing, bushcraft, and utility tasks.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Improved Clinch Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is commonly used to secure a fishing line to a hook, lure, or swivel in fishing and flyfishing, offering a strong and simple connection.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• May jam when set

Jam Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

The Jam Hitch is a versatile binding knot used in camping, bushcraft, and utility tasks.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Japanese Square Lashing

Best for: Lashing objects together

Is an efficient knot used to bind two perpendicular poles tightly, commonly employed in scout pioneering projects and bushcraft shelters.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Jar/Bottle Sling

Best for: Binding or bundling

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

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

JRB Hitch (Exploding)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The JRB Hitch is a load-bearing trunk-anchor hitch that explodes fully off the tree on one pull of its highwayman's-style release line.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope
• Protect the release line

Jungle Knots

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

The Jungle Knot is a hardware-free adjustable tensioner for tarps and hammocks, built from a doubled cord with pre-tied Overhand Knots that jam against a wrap and release with a single pull.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Kalmyk Loop

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A quick-release fixed loop knot ideal for bushcraft, camping, and utility use.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Kalmyk Loop (Hand Method)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Learn to tie the Kalmyk Loop by the glove-friendly hand method — a quick-release fixed loop that frees with one tug, plus the one dressing rule that keeps it from slipping.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Kamikaze Knot

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Is a high-risk, specialized binding knot used in climbing, primarily to shorten a rope and facilitate retrieval during rappels.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Wet grip not established
• Narrow tension window

Kelvin Knot (Necktie)

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Kelvin Knot adds one extra wrap to a simpler necktie knot for a fuller, slimmer-than-Windsor finish — eight steps, the collars it suits, and why it leans.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Killick Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A quick and simple knot ideal for securing ropes to irregular objects like logs or stones.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Klemheist Knot

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

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

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Wet grip not established

Knut Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

An arborist friction hitch for ascent and positioning. Cord compatibility and grip checks matter.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Lapp Knot - Bend Version

Best for: Joining two lines

The Lapp Knot is a quick-release bend for joining two lines — non-jamming, easy to untie after loading, and best for non-critical use.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Lapp Knot - Cinching (Synching) Version

Best for: Binding or bundling

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

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Lapp Knot - Slipped Loop Version

Best for: Making an adjustable loop

A quick-release knot used for temporary loops in fishing and utility work.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Long Release Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A hitch that spills when its long release end is pulled. Keep that end clear of accidental pulls.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Loop to Loop Knot

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Is commonly used to connect two loops, especially in fly fishing, to attach a leader to a fly line.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Magnus Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

Is a reliable friction hitch ideal for securing a rope to a pole, spar, or another line.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Manger Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Manger Hitch is a quick-release tether for animals, wet-rope-jamproof and known online as the misnamed "GE knot."

Tying difficulty: Easy

Marlinspike Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Marlinspike Hitch turns a stick or spike into a handle for hauling hard on thin line - how to tie it, what it's for, and the one loading rule that matters.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Marlinspike Ladder

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Marlinspike Ladder: build an improvised rope ladder by repeating marlinspike hitches with stick rungs — steps, safety rules, and when not to trust it.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Retighten before each use

Matthew Walker Knot (1 Strand)

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

The Matthew Walker Knot (1 Strand) uses one cord on a mandrel to mimic a multi-strand Matthew Walker's spiral look.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Matthew Walker Knot (2 Strand)

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

The Matthew Walker Knot (2 Strand) ties two cords into a tight spiral bead used as a lanyard finish and stopper knot.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Michoacán Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

Michoacán Hitch: how to tie this arborist friction hitch step by step — four wraps, tuck under one — plus when to use it and when not to.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Midshipman's Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Monkey's Fist

Best for: Decorative ropework

The Monkey Fist Knot is a woven ball tied into a rope's end to weight it for throwing. How to tie it, what it is for, and the rope-only rule at sea.

Tying difficulty: Advanced

• May jam when set

Mooring Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a classic quick-release knot used to temporarily secure a rope to a post, piling, or rail.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Munter Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

A quick, carabiner-based knot used in climbing and rescue to control rope friction.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Control the brake strand

Munter Mule

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

Is an efficient knot used to lock off a Munter Hitch for hands-free belaying or rappelling.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Nail Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

Is a streamlined, low-profile knot commonly used in fly fishing to securely join a fly line to a leader.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Check the fly-line core
• May jam when set

Net Making Cross Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

Net Making Cross Knot: the sheet-bend mesh knot behind hand-tied fishing nets, hammocks and cargo nets — tie it in four steps.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Non-Slip Mono Knot

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Non-Slip Mono Knot (Kreh Loop) ties a fixed, non-slip loop to a fly or lure so it swings freely — a fly-fishing standard in mono and fluorocarbon.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Orvis Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A simple yet strong knot for tying a line to a hook or fly, perfect for flyfishing with small flies and fine tippets.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Overhand Knot

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

A simple, compact stopper knot used to prevent rope ends from slipping or fraying, ideal for beginners but prone to jamming under heavy loads.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

• May jam when set

OXO Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A cleat belay using a round turn, figure-eight and final round turn. Cleat size, line material and slack can affect its hold.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Packer's Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

Is a practical and versatile binding knot ideal for securing parcels, bundles, or gear.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Painter's Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Painter's Hitch: a quick-release hitch for boats and horses — holds under tension, collapses free with one pull. Steps, uses, downsides, and safety.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Wet grip not established
• Needs maintained tension

Palomar Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Palomar knot ties a hook, lure or swivel to your line in seconds. Learn the steps, the seating mistake that weakens it, and when to pick another knot.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Paracord Wrap (Long Hank)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Learn the Paracord Wrap (Long Hank) — a figure-eight hand wrap that stores thin rope over 50 ft (15 m) flat and tangle-free, plus which end to pull so it deploys clean.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Paracord Wrap (Short Hank)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Wrap short lengths of thin cord into a compact hank. The tutorial shows the starting end to pull for deployment.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Perfection Loop

Best for: Making a fixed loop

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• May jam when set

Pile Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Pile Hitch ties a rope to a post in seconds using only a free top end, no rope end needed.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Pipe Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Secures a rope to a pipe or pole using multiple wraps to provide a tight, reliable grip for lifting or dragging tasks.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Pitzen Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Learn to tie the Pitzen Knot (16-20 Knot) — the strong, low-profile fly-fishing knot that 'pops' when seated right, plus when it fails and what to use instead.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Poacher's Knot

Best for: Making a sliding loop

The Poacher's Knot (Double Overhand Noose) is a self-tightening loop that grips even slippery rope — here's how to tie it in four steps.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• May jam when set

Poldo Tackle

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Poldo Tackle is a rope-only tensioning system: slide its two loops apart to tighten, together to release — ideal for guylines and static loads.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Portuguese Bowline (Snap Method)

Best for: Making an adjustable loop

A two-loop bowline variant that lets you tie one adjustable eye at each of two separate anchor points, sharing a single collar.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Pratt Knot

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Pratt Knot builds a symmetric triangle from a reversed start and uses less tie than a Windsor — eight steps, the collars it suits, and the Shelby name.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Precipice Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A historical retrievable descent hitch. It is unsafe for climbing; this tutorial explains the limitations.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Prusik Knot

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

It’s a midline loop, that can freely slide along the rope it’s tied to, and simply pulling on it will cause it to grip and hold in place.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can jam under body weight
• Wet or icy grip caution

Prusik Zip Tie (FCA)

Best for: Binding or bundling

The Prusik Zip Tie is a reusable paracord cinch that tightens one way like a cable tie. Learn to tie it, plus its uses and limits.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Quick Hitch

Best for: Joining two lines

Is commonly used to join two ropes, particularly in arborist work for pulling up a secondary rope.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Racking Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A knot used to join two ropes of different sizes or materials, commonly in boating and utility tasks.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Rapala Knot

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A non-slip loop for attaching lures or flies, allowing them to move naturally for better presentation and strikes.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Reever Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

Also known as the Reever Knot, is a secure method for joining two ropes together.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Remote Release Hitch (Bellringer's Knot)

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

A quick-release hitch ideal for hoisting, bushcraft, and utility work.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

• Caution on slick rope

Remote Release Hitch (With Safety)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A remote-release hitch with a safety tuck. It can release when unloaded; never use it for living loads or above people.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Retrieval Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Retrieval Knot is a two-line grab loop that cinches around a dropped object and releases it by hand once you've pulled it back.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Ring Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Ring Hitch is the quick-release horse tie for a fixed ring: it won't cinch down, and one pull on the tail frees the rope.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Rock Sling (Simple)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

A paracord sling construction for target slinging. The tutorial covers its construction and use.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Rolling Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

The Rolling Hitch grips a tensioned rope, spar or chain under a lengthwise pull. Learn to tie it, dress it, and when it slips.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Round Lashing

Best for: Lashing objects together

Round Lashing: join two poles end to end with tight wraps and no frapping turns — the pioneering way to make one long, rigid spar.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Round Turn and Two Half Hitches

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Round Turn and Two Half Hitches: the sailor's go-to for anchoring rope to a post, ring, or piling — tie it, adjust it, and untie it under load.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Running Bowline

Best for: Making a sliding loop

A bowline formed into a sliding noose that tightens under load. It is a closing loop, rather than a fixed eye.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Running Highwayman's Hitch (Exploding)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Running Highwayman's Hitch is a self-adjusting noose variant that grips irregular anchors a fixed quick-release hitch would capsize on.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

San Diego Jam Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is commonly used in fishing to tie a line to a hook, swivel, or lure with exceptional strength.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Scaffold Knot

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Scaffold Knot is used in some fishing and utility tasks where a strong, sliding loop is required for securing lines to hooks or objects.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• May jam when set

Schwabisch Prusik

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

Learn to tie the Schwabisch hitch (asymmetrical Prusik): step-by-step how-to, uses, why it binds, and how it differs from the Distel and Valdotain Tresse.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Seagur Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

A strong, easy-to-tie connection used by anglers to join braided line to monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• May jam when set

Shake Hands Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A strong, reversible knot used for joining two ropes in boating, climbing, and rigging.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Shear Lashing

Best for: Lashing objects together

The Shear Lashing binds two poles at the tips so they open like scissors into an A-frame — the classic Scouting and pioneering lashing.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Sheepshank

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Sheet Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A utility knot that joins two ropes, especially those of unequal diameter.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Sheet Bend (Slipped)

Best for: Joining two lines

A quick-release version of the sheet bend for joining two ropes when you want to undo the join fast. Learn what it's for, how to tie it step by step, and why it's a low-tension-only knot.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack
• Check wet-rope limits

Short Splice

Best for: Splicing rope strands

The Short Splice permanently joins two ropes into one continuous length by weaving their strands together — strong, but too bulky to pass through a block.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Siberian Hitch (Hand Method)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Learn to tie the Siberian Hitch (Hand Method) — the glove-friendly, cold-weather quick-release hitch for tarp and shelter ridgelines that spills with one pull.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Can loosen when slack

Simple Noose Knot

Best for: Making a sliding loop

Learn to tie the Simple Noose Knot (Running Knot, ABOK #1114) in 5 quick steps — how it differs from the Slip Knot, what it's for in camp and fishing, and when NOT to use it.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack
• Wet grip not established
• Bare noose can slip

Simple Simon (Under)

Best for: Joining two lines

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Single Column Tie

Best for: Binding or bundling

A foundational single-column wrap for shibari. The tutorial covers clearance and circulation checks.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Single Column Tie (Quick Release)

Best for: Binding or bundling

A single-column tie with a pull-to-release finish. Keep the release tab accessible and monitor circulation.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Wet grip not established
• Snags can trigger release

Sliding Gear Toggle (FCA)

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

An adjustable cord toggle for light gear and pack organization. It is not a load-bearing attachment.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Light items only

Slim Beauty Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

The Slim Beauty Knot joins braided line to a mono or fluorocarbon leader in a slim, strong connection that runs cleanly through rod guides.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Slip Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Slip Bowline is a standard Bowline finished with a bight instead of the tail, giving a one-pull release — but it's a convenience release for a slack line, not a true load-release knot.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Slip Knot

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

Is commonly used to create an adjustable loop that releases with a single pull, ideal for tasks requiring a temporary tie like bushcraft or utility work.

Tying difficulty: Very easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Snake Knot

Best for: Making a braided grip

Learn to tie the snake knot — the flat, compact paracord chain for bracelets, key fobs, knife lanyards, and zipper pulls, with cord-length figures and fixes for common mistakes.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Snelling Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a popular knot for attaching fishing lines to hooks, especially useful for bait fishing and fly fishing.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• May jam when set

Snug Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

A close-fitting hitch around a pole or rail. Learn its tying method and limitations.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

Soft Shackle

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

A rope-built substitute for a metal shackle, with a spliced eye on one end and a bulky stopper knot on the other that locks it closed.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Somerville Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Somerville Bowline: a non-collapsible single-column tie you can form with a fixed end and release from either end. Steps, uses, and safety notes.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Span Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

A mid-line loop used in spans and tensioning systems. It can deform if loaded or set incorrectly; read the loading limits.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Spanish Bowline

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

Forms two loops that must be drawn up firmly before loading. Unequal loading can move rope from one loop into the other.

Tying difficulty: Advanced

Spider Hitch

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A strong, doubled-line loop knot ideal for fishing, offering a quick, reliable connection for heavy fish.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Spiral Hitch Handle Wrap

Best for: Decorative ropework

A spiral cord wrap for adding grip and a decorative finish to tool handles.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Square Knot (Reef Knot)

Best for: Binding or bundling

Is best used for binding two ends of the same rope together when securing objects, bundling materials, or fastening bandages.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Square Lashing

Best for: Lashing objects together

The square lashing binds two crossing poles at right angles for load-bearing frames. Step-by-step method, frapping-turn tips, and when it needs bracing.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Stevedore Stopper

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

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

Tying difficulty: Easy

Strangle Knot

Best for: Binding or bundling

Is a very strong binding knot, ideal for securing cylindrical objects like poles, rolls, or sacks.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Surgeon's End Loop

Best for: Making a fixed loop

Is a fixed loop knot known for its strength and simplicity.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• May jam when set

Swiss Seat

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

An improvised rope seat with waist and leg wraps. The tutorial covers its construction and limitations.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Sylvain Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Sylvain Bowline is a modern French sailing knot: a fixed loop that resists shaking loose on flogging jib sheets yet still unties easily by hand.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Tarbuck Knot

Best for: Making an adjustable loop

An adjustable friction knot for suitable cordage. Do not use it on modern kernmantle climbing rope: it can damage the sheath.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Tarp Corner Quick Release

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Tarp Corner Quick Release anchors a guyline to a grommet-less tarp corner — bunch the fabric, tie a slipped sheet bend, release with one pull.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Taut-Line Hitch

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

An adjustable friction knot that excels in creating tensioned lines.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Tensionless Hitch (Carabiner)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

An anchor wrap that holds through friction, with a carabiner finish. Anchor size, sufficient wraps and continuous tension matter.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Tensionless Hitch (Two Half Hitches)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

An anchor wrap with a two-half-hitch finish. It needs a suitable anchor, sufficient wraps and continuous tension.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

The Simple Neck Tie

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Simple Neck Tie (Oriental Knot) is a compact, one-wrap tie knot for thick ties and tall wearers — how it differs from the Four-in-Hand.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Three Way Sheet Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A knot used to securely join three ropes often of different sizes for rigging, camping, or utility setups.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Tiller's Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to a fixed object

The Tiller’s Hitch secures a rope to a pole, ring or anchor and spills with one tug on the bight — a quick-release hitch for temporary, non-critical ties.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack
• Check wet-rope limits

Timber Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

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

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Can loosen when slack

Transom Knot

Best for: Lashing objects together

Firmly holds two poles at a 90-degree angle.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• May jam when set

Trilene Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Trilene Knot: a double-pass clinch that ties mono or fluoro line to a hook, lure, or swivel with strong holding power.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Trinity Loop

Best for: Making a loop mid-line

The Trinity Loop is a compact mid-line loop tied in the bight — how to tie it, what it's good for, and where it should not be trusted.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Triple Surgeon's Knot (Bend)

Best for: Joining two lines

Is a powerful bend used to join two lines or ropes, especially in fishing where secure, high-strength connections are essential.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Hard to untie

Tripod Lashing

Best for: Lashing objects together

The Tripod Lashing binds 3 logs or poles into a secure tripod structure — the foundation for campsite cooking rigs, shelters and pioneering projects.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Trucker's Hitch — Alpine Butterfly Variation

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Creates a strong pulley system for tensioning ropes, ideal for secure loads.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Trucker's Hitch (Autolocking)

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Auto-Locking Trucker's Hitch adds one extra pass through the mid-line loop so the line holds its own tension hands-free while you tie it off.

• Caution on slick rope

Trucker's Hitch (Cow Hitch Variant)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

The Trucker's Hitch (Cow Hitch Variant) is a quick-release tensioning rig whose mid-line loop only looks like a Cow Hitch — here's how to tie it.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Trucker's Hitch - Double Dragon Variation

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

A tensioning system using a Double Dragon loop. Check the loop’s two wraps per leg and avoid over-tensioning fragile loads.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Trucker's Hitch — In-Line Figure Eight Variation

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Trucker's Hitch (Inline Figure Eight Variation) makes a 3:1 purchase for tensioning guylines, tarps and loads — with a fixed, directional loop.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Trucker's Hitch — Prusik Variation

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Uses a movable Prusik loop in a rope-tensioning system. The tutorial covers adjustment for tarps and gear.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Trucker's Hitch - Slipknot Variation

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

The quickest way to form a Trucker's Hitch middle loop is a slip knot — this guide covers how to tie it, tension it, and tie it off, plus the honest limits (cyclic loads, heavy cranking) where a fixed-loop variation works better.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Trucker's Hitch (Slippery Half Hitch)

Best for: A tying or rope-handling method

Learn to tie the Trucker's Hitch (Slippery Half Hitch) — the quick-release form that tensions a line like a rope block-and-tackle and collapses with one pull.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Truckie's Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a quick-release variation of the Trucker’s Hitch, using a sheepshank loop for rapid tensioning and instant collapse.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Tucked Sheet Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

A secure variation of the classic Sheet Bend, ideal for joining ropes of unequal thickness in boating, utility, and camping scenarios.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Tugboat B (Double Wrap)

Best for: Making a fixed loop

A double-wrap fixed loop for tarp tie-outs and general utility. Dress it neatly and leave a full tail.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Tumble Hitch

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

The Tumble Hitch is a quick-release exploding hitch that out-holds the Highwayman's Hitch by routing load through a middle bight before the release.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope
• Can loosen when slack

Turle Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Learn to tie the Turle Knot for fly fishing — the classic single method, the Double (Improved) version for modern tippet, when to use it, and why it's not the Turtle Knot.

Tying difficulty: Easy

Turquoise Turtle Knot (shoelace)

Best for: Shoelaces or neckties

The Turquoise Turtle Knot is a secure shoelace bow that adds one extra tuck to the ordinary bow, so your laces stay tied through a full day of walking.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Twin Bowline Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

How to tie the Twin Bowline Bend — two interlocking bowlines for joining heavy or mismatched rope. Covers the step-by-step method, its honest limits (bulk, chafe, not for life-safety), and why it still comes apart easily once the load is off.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Uni Knot

Best for: Attaching a line to an object

Is a versatile and strong fishing knot used to tie line to hooks, lures, swivels, or even another line.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• May jam when set

Valdotain Tresse (VT Knot)

Best for: Sliding and gripping a line

An arborist friction hitch with wraps and braids. Grip depends on cord, rope and load compatibility; it needs careful tuning.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

• Caution on slick rope

Vice Versa Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

The Vice Versa Bend joins two ropes securely and still unties after heavy loading. Learn how to tie it, what it's good for, and its closest relatives.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Wall Knot

Best for: Stopping an end pulling through

Is commonly used to create a bulky stopper at a rope’s end, preventing it from slipping through a block or eye.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Needs separable laid strands

Water Bowline

Best for: Making a fixed loop

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

Tying difficulty: Moderate

Water Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

Is commonly used to join two pieces of flat webbing or ropes in climbing, camping, and utility tasks, creating a strong, reliable connection for slings or anchors.

Tying difficulty: Easy

• Caution on slick rope

West Country Whipping

Best for: Finishing a rope end

The West Country Whipping seals a rope end against fraying with alternating half knots and no needle — the quick, teachable whipping for field rope care.

Tying difficulty: Moderate

• Caution on slick rope

Yucatan Knot

Best for: Joining two lines

A strong, low-profile fishing knot for joining braided line to heavy monofilament or fluorocarbon leaders.

• May jam when set

Zeppelin Bend

Best for: Joining two lines

Is one of the most secure and non-jamming bends available for joining two ropes.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed

Zeppelin Loop

Best for: Making a fixed loop

The Zeppelin Loop is a secure, jam-resistant fixed loop for boating, climbing, and camping — it unties easily even after a heavy load.

Tying difficulty: Practice needed