100 Knots

A comprehensive guide to 53 essential knot-tying techniques, from basic to advanced.

Overhand Loop
Overhand Loop
The overhand loop is formed by tying an overhand knot with a bight of rope, crea...
Bowline
Bowline
The bowline creates a fixed loop at the end of a rope that will not slip or jam ...
Running Bowline
Running Bowline
The running bowline combines a bowline knot tied around its own standing part, c...
French Bowline
French Bowline
The French bowline creates two adjustable, parallel loops that share a common kn...
Portuguese Bowline
Portuguese Bowline
The Portuguese bowline produces two fixed, equal-sized loops side by side from a...
Spanish Bowline
Spanish Bowline
The Spanish bowline creates two fixed loops side by side that share a common kno...
Bowline on a Bight
Bowline on a Bight
The bowline on a bight creates two fixed, non-slip loops in the middle of a rope...
Water Bowline
Water Bowline
The water bowline is a variation of the standard bowline that uses a double-loop...
Figure Eight on a Bight
Figure Eight on a Bight
The figure eight on a bight creates a secure, fixed loop in the middle of a rope...
Draw Loop
Draw Loop
The draw loop is a sliding loop knot that can be easily tightened or loosened by...
Alpine Butterfly
Alpine Butterfly
The alpine butterfly creates a secure, fixed loop in the middle of a rope that c...
Double Loop Knot
Double Loop Knot
The double loop knot creates two fixed, equal-sized loops from a single rope end...
Harness Loop
Harness Loop
The harness loop is a friction hitch similar to the Prusik but uses a carabiner ...
Butterfly Mid-Loop
Butterfly Mid-Loop
The butterfly mid-loop, closely related to the alpine butterfly, creates a fixed...
Perfection Loop
Perfection Loop
A strong and compact loop at the end of a line, popular in fly fishing and gener...
Double Dragon Loop
Double Dragon Loop
A secure, non-slip loop that combines the structure of a bowline with an extra w...
Farmer's Loop
Farmer's Loop
A simple, quick mid-line loop formed by tying an overhand knot in a bight. Not a...
Angler's Loop
Angler's Loop
A loop tied in the middle of a fishing leader to attach a dropper fly or weight....
Englishman's Loop
Englishman's Loop
A simple fixed end loop formed by tying a figure-eight follow-through. The worki...