List of Mid-Loops Knots
Knot Loops | Tie Loop in Rope's Middle | Mid-Rope Loop Knots
Alpine 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.
Bowline on a Bight: The Bowline on a Bight creates a double loop in the middle of a rope. It has a similar structure to a normal bowline. A bight of the rope is used to enclose both "standing ends".
Figure 8 Double Loop ("Bunny Ears"): The Double Figure 8 Loop creates two loops in the middle of a rope. The two loops created are stable and resist slipping and changing size.
Figure 8 Directional Loop: The Figure 8 Directional Loop creates a loop in the middle of a rope. It is designed for strain in one direction only.
Double Alpine Butterfly Loop: The Double Alpine Butterfly Loop provides two secure loops in the middle of a piece of rope. Strain can be applied from either loop to either end or between the two ends.
Dropper Loop: The Dropper Loop makes a secure loop in the middle of a line. It allows an additional fly to be attached to the line.
Figure 8 Follow: The Figure 8 Follow Through creates a Figure 8 loop. It is used when the Figure 8 Loop is being linked to a closed ring or eye, or secured round a bar.
Handcuff Knot: The Handcuff Knot is tied around the wrists or ankles when rescuing a trapped victim.
Spanish Bowline: The Spanish Bowline provides two loops in a line for use in resue work.
Middle of Rope Loop Knots
This page shows a selection of the knots commonly used to make a loop in the middle of a Line. Apart from one Fishing Knot (the Dropper Loop) all the others are used to make a loop, or loops, in rope.
Make a selection from the images above.