List Of Basics Knots

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List of Basics Knots

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Becket Hitch
Becket Hitch
Sheet Bend (Becket Bend): The Sheet Bend joins two ropes of unequal size but also works well if the ropes are of the same size. It has to be tied with both ends loose in your hands with no load on the ropes.
Double Throw Knot
Double Throw Knot
Square Knot (Reef): The Square, or Reef, Knot joins equal sized ropes, e.g., sail covers or a parcel. Never use it for human or other critical loads - it may spill into two Half Hitches and then slip. It is frequently tied wrongly as a "Granny Knot."
Figure 8
Figure 8
Figure 8: The Figure 8 is a stopper knot - it prevents the end of a rope sliding through a pulley or it can be used to add security to another knot. It is relatively easy to undo, is preferred to the Overhand Knot, but is not as secure as the Double Overhand.
Half Hitch
Half Hitch
Half Hitch: The Half Hitch is tied round an object and back to itself. Not secure alone, it is usually followed by second Half Hitch.
Half Knot
Half Knot
Half Knot: The Half Knot is a binding knot used to join two ropes - the first part of the Whole Knot - the Square (Reef) knot.
Noose Knot
Noose Knot
Noose Knot: The Noose creates a loop in the end of a rope which tightens when pulled. This page also provides a link to the Slip Knot to help compare these two similar knots.
Overhand Knot
Overhand Knot
Overhand Knot: The Overhand Knot is the simplest of knots. It makes a knot in the end of a rope which can prevent fraying and can act as a simple stopper knot.
Slip Knot
Slip Knot
Slip Knot: The Slip Knot provides a temporary loop in the end of a rope - which loosens when pulled. This page also provides a link to the Noose to help compare these two similar knots.

Basic Knots

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The eight knots in this section are the most basic knots - the building blocks of knot tying. They illustrate the fundamental principles of knot tying. Many are also components of other knots or they provide the underlying structure. The Square Knot (Reef Knot) and Sheet Bend are the two basic methods of joining two ropes; and the Figure 8 underlies many other important knots.

Confusion

The terms Overhand Knot, Half Hitch, and Half Knot are often confused and frequently used as though they are interchangeable. Similarly with the Slip Knot and Noose. Their importance and their differences are explained for these five knots and cross-links are provided with each animation to facilitate quick comparison.

Other Sections

Many of these knots have critical uses in the various other sections of this website and, when space permits, these knots are repeated there.

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