100 Knots
A comprehensive guide to 53 essential knot-tying techniques, from basic to advanced.
Overhand Knot
The overhand knot is the simplest and most fundamental of all knots, formed by p...
Double Overhand Knot
The double overhand knot is a larger and more secure version of the simple overh...
Multiple Overhand Knot
The multiple overhand knot extends the double overhand concept by adding even mo...
Fixed Overhand Bend
The fixed overhand bend is a simple method of joining two ropes by tying an over...
Series of Overhand Knots
This technique creates a chain of interconnected overhand knots along a single r...
Reef Knot
The reef knot is one of the oldest and most well-known knots, formed by tying tw...
Overhand Loop
The overhand loop is formed by tying an overhand knot with a bight of rope, crea...
Bowline
The bowline creates a fixed loop at the end of a rope that will not slip or jam ...
Running Bowline
The running bowline combines a bowline knot tied around its own standing part, c...
French Bowline
The French bowline creates two adjustable, parallel loops that share a common kn...
Portuguese Bowline
The Portuguese bowline produces two fixed, equal-sized loops side by side from a...
Spanish Bowline
The Spanish bowline creates two fixed loops side by side that share a common kno...
Bowline on a Bight
The bowline on a bight creates two fixed, non-slip loops in the middle of a rope...
Water Bowline
The water bowline is a variation of the standard bowline that uses a double-loop...
Figure Eight Knot
The figure eight knot is a stopper knot that is larger and easier to untie than ...
Sliding Figure Eight
The sliding figure eight is a figure eight knot tied with a bight so that it can...
Continuous Figure Eight
The continuous figure eight links multiple figure eight knots in sequence along ...
Figure Eight on a Bight
The figure eight on a bight creates a secure, fixed loop in the middle of a rope...
Sheet Bend
The sheet bend is a reliable method for joining two ropes of different diameters...
Slippery Sheet Bend
The slippery sheet bend is a variation of the standard sheet bend where the thin...
Double Sheet Bend
The double sheet bend adds an extra wrap of the thinner rope around the bight of...
Noose
The noose is a simple sliding loop that tightens when pulled on the standing end...
Taut-Line Hitch
The taut-line hitch is an adjustable friction hitch that can slide up and down t...
Fisherman's Knot
The fisherman's knot joins two ropes by tying an overhand knot in each end aroun...
Double Fisherman's Knot
The double fisherman's knot is a more secure version of the fisherman's knot, us...
Draw Loop
The draw loop is a sliding loop knot that can be easily tightened or loosened by...
Alpine Butterfly
The alpine butterfly creates a secure, fixed loop in the middle of a rope that c...
Surgeon's Knot
The surgeon's knot is a modification of the reef knot where the first crossing u...
Half Hitch
The half hitch is the simplest type of hitch, formed by passing the working end ...
Two Half Hitches
Two half hitches consist of a pair of half hitches tied in sequence around the s...
Timber Hitch
The timber hitch is designed to secure a rope around a log, plank, or cylindrica...
Grapple Hitch
The grapple hitch is an adjustable friction hitch that can be readily moved alon...
Clove Hitch
The clove hitch is a simple and versatile hitch that wraps around an object with...
Double Clove Hitch
The double clove hitch adds an additional wrap to the standard clove hitch, incr...
Triple Lashing Hitch
The triple lashing hitch uses multiple wraps around two parallel objects to bind...
Prusik Knot
The Prusik knot is a friction hitch that grips the main rope when loaded but sli...
Water Knot
The water knot is used to join two ends of webbing or flat material together, fo...
Double Loop Knot
The double loop knot creates two fixed, equal-sized loops from a single rope end...
Mixed Knot
The mixed knot is specifically designed to join two ropes of significantly diffe...
Interweave Bend
The interweave bend joins two ropes by interlocking their internal strands, crea...
Marlinspike Hitch
The marlinspike hitch creates a temporary but secure attachment point that can b...
Harness Loop
The harness loop is a friction hitch similar to the Prusik but uses a carabiner ...
Butterfly Mid-Loop
The butterfly mid-loop, closely related to the alpine butterfly, creates a fixed...
Sheepshank
The sheepshank is a method of shortening a rope without cutting it, by folding t...
Chair Knot
The chair knot is a complex knot that forms a secure seat with a loop for sittin...
Ring Harness
The ring harness creates a pair of interconnected fixed loops from a single rope...
Manharness Knot
The manharness knot creates a single fixed loop in the middle of a rope that is ...
Rope Ladder
The rope ladder is created by tying a series of evenly spaced loops along a sing...
Lasso
The lasso is a large sliding loop designed to be thrown over a target and then t...
Round Timber Hitch
The round timber hitch is an enhanced version of the timber hitch that includes ...
Anchor Bend
The anchor bend is purpose-built for attaching a rope to an anchor ring or shack...
Sailmaker's Whipping
Sailmaker's whipping is a method of preventing the end of a rope from fraying by...
Clinch Knot
The clinch knot is a popular fishing knot used to attach a fishing line to a hoo...
Improved Clinch Knot
An improvement on the basic clinch knot where the tag end is passed back through...
Palomar Knot
A strong, simple knot that retains nearly 100% of the line's breaking strength. ...
Blood Knot
A knot used to join two fishing lines of similar diameter. The two ends are wrap...
Surgeon's Loop
A simple, strong loop tied in the end of a fishing line using a doubled line. Es...
Albright Knot
A knot designed for joining lines of very different diameters, such as leader to...
Uni Knot
A versatile fishing knot that can be used to tie hooks, swivels, or join lines. ...
Trilene Knot
A popular fishing knot that passes the tag end through the hook eye twice before...
Nail Knot
A compact knot used to join two lines of different diameters, commonly used in f...
Munter Hitch
A friction hitch used in climbing for belaying and rappelling without a mechanic...
Munter Mule
A mule knot tied as a backup to a Munter Hitch when the load needs to be locked ...
Garda Hitch
A friction hitch used in mechanical advantage systems and progress capture. It c...
Figure 9 Loop
A stronger alternative to the Figure Eight Loop. The working end makes an extra ...
Auto Block
A friction hitch used as an auto-locking backup for rappelling. Similar to a Pru...
Friction Hitch
A friction hitch that uses a carabiner to assist in sliding. The cord wraps arou...
Rope Clamp
Two Prusik knots used in tandem on the same rope for rope walking and ascending....
Directional Figure Eight
A figure eight knot tied with the rope doubled back through itself to create a d...
Trucker's Hitch
A compound knot that creates a mechanical advantage (2:1) for tensioning a line....
Rolling Hitch
A hitch used to attach a rope to a cylindrical object where the pull is parallel...
Highwayman's Hitch
A quick-release hitch that can be untied instantly by pulling the working end. I...
Pile Hitch
A simple, strong hitch for attaching a rope to a post or pile that cannot be sli...
Icicle Hitch
A highly secure friction hitch that can hold a load on a smooth, tapered surface...
Buntline Hitch
A compact, secure hitch for attaching a rope to a ring or hook. It consists of a...
Zeppelin Bend
A secure, symmetrical bend known for being easy to untie even after heavy loadin...
Carrick Bend
A classic decorative bend used for joining two heavy ropes or hawsers. It is bul...
Hunter's Bend
A modern, secure bend made by interlocking two overhand knots tied in each rope....
Ashley Bend
A secure and compact bend developed by Clifford Ashley. Each rope end passes thr...
Tape Knot
An overhand knot tied in a single piece of webbing that has been folded into a l...
Flemish Bend
A bend formed by tying a Figure Eight knot in one rope and then threading the se...
Perfection Loop
A strong and compact loop at the end of a line, popular in fly fishing and gener...
Double Dragon Loop
A secure, non-slip loop that combines the structure of a bowline with an extra w...
Farmer's Loop
A simple, quick mid-line loop formed by tying an overhand knot in a bight. Not a...
Angler's Loop
A loop tied in the middle of a fishing leader to attach a dropper fly or weight....
Englishman's Loop
A simple fixed end loop formed by tying a figure-eight follow-through. The worki...
Constrictor Knot
A famously tight binding knot that is difficult to untie once tightened. It is f...
Strangle Knot
A binding knot similar to the Constrictor but wrapped around the rope's own stan...
Bottle Sling
A decorative and functional knot for carrying a bottle or jug with a narrow neck...
Stevedore Knot
A bulky stopper knot that is larger and more secure than a Figure Eight. The wor...
Ashley Stopper Knot
A decorative and functional stopper knot that is bulkier than a double overhand....
Monkey's Fist
A decorative knot tied around a weight (such as a golf ball or marble) used as a...
Turk's Head Knot
A decorative knot tied around a cylindrical object, forming an interwoven braide...
Diamond Knot
A compact decorative knot used as a stopper or lanyard knot. Formed by intertwin...
Matthew Walker Knot
A decorative stopper knot for multi-strand rope where each strand is passed thro...
Wall Knot
A decorative knot formed by passing each strand of a multi-strand rope through t...
Boa Knot
A binding knot related to the Constrictor but designed to be more secure and eas...
Sailor's Hitch
A reliable hitch for attaching a rope to an anchor ring. It consists of two half...
Double Surgeon's Knot
A stronger version of the Surgeon's Knot with two wraps on both the first and se...
Crossing Hitch
A hitch used to secure rope to a rope or to create a friction point. The working...