List Of All Knots
Lanyard (Cow) Hitch
Cow Hitch: The Cow Hitch is two Half Hitches with the second Half Hitch different from the first here tied with the end.
Lanyard Knot, CobraCobra Knot: The Cobra Knot creates a neat lanyard. It is commonly used in military shoulder lanyards.
Lanyard Knot, DiamondLanyard Knot: The Lanyard Knot forms a loop in the middle of a piece of rope. It looks as though two lines are passing through a separate collar. It is frequently used as a component of a knife lanyard.
Lark's HeadCow Hitch: The Cow Hitch is two Half Hitches with the second Half Hitch different from the first here tied with the end.
Lashing, DiagonalDiagonal Lashing: A Diagonal Lashing is used for securing diagonal braces to hold a structure rigid.
Lashing, RoundRound Lashing: A Round Lashing is used to bind adjacent poles together.
Lashing, ShearShear Lashing: A Shear Lashing is used to hold two poles together at one end so that the other ends can be spread apart to act as shear legs.
Lashing, SquareSquare Lashing: A Square Lashing is used to hold two poles at a 90-degree angle to one another.
Lashing, TripodTripod Lashing: A Tripod Lashing is used to join three poles to one another for use as a tripod.
Left Handed BowlineThe Bowline: The Bowline makes a secure loop in the end of a piece of rope. It can be used to secure a line to a ring or post. When there is no strain it can easily be undone.
Ligature (Instrument)Double-Throw Ligature Knot (Instrument Tie): The Surgical Double-Throw knot is a standard ligature used by surgeons. This demonstration shows the knot being tied with forceps.
Ligature (One Hand)Double-Throw Ligature Knot (One Handed Technique): The Surgical Double-Throw knot is a standard ligature used by surgeons. This technique shows the end being pulled through the knot.
Ligature (Two Hand)Double-Throw Ligature Knot (Two Handed Technique): The Surgical Double-Throw knot is astandard ligature used by surgeons. This technique shows the end being pushed through the knot.
Lighterman's HitchLighterman's Hitch: The Lighterman's Hitch is a simple robust way of securing a tow line. It can be safely released without risk of jamming.
Lineman's LoopAlpine Butterfly or Linesman's Loop: The Alpine Butterfly provides a secure loop in the middle of a piece of rope. Strain can be applied from the loop to either end or between the two ends.
Lock for Shoelace KnotShoelace: The Standard Shoelace Bow is the method used most commonly to secure shoes with laces. It is based on the Square (Reef) knot but the second Half Hitch is tied using two loops to form the bow.
Long Bury SpliceLong Bury 12-Strand Rope Splice: How to mark, taper, and thread the end for a Long Bury Splice.
Long SpliceShort Splice: The Short Splice makes a secure join between two pieces of three strand rope.
Loop to Loop JoinSurgeon's Loop: The Surgeon's Loop is a quick and easy way to make a loop in the end of your line.
Lorry KnotTrucker's Hitch (Lorry, Haymaker's, Harvester's): The Trucker's Hitch is used to secure a load or a tarpaulin down to a hook or other fixed point. It provides a three to one purchase which makes it easier to tighten the rope and reduces the strain on the final knot.