Watch this video to see how to tie a Clove Hitch: When you tighten this knot, you must pull both ends lengthwise or it won’t be secure. They’re great for a temporary hold, e.g., attach a rope to a post or a linen to a mooring buoy. Watch this video to see how to tie the common Bowline:Įasy to tie and untie, the Clove Hitch is a good binding knot when you’re in a rush. Bowlines are secure and used when you need to pull or rescue someone, or tie a line around yourself and a tree or other object. This fixed knot won’t slip, regardless of the load applied. When you need a non-slip loop at the end of a line, you go with a classic bowline. Watch this video to see how to tie the Sheet Bend Knot: There’s also a Double Sheet Bend which takes an extra coil around the standing loop for better security (especially with plastic rope) A sheet bend could be used to attach two lines together to make a longer line or for securing a critical load in a vehicle. In addition, it’s reliable when joining two ropes of different thickness, size, or material. However, in this case, the knot can be used for heavy loads and won’t slip under heavy tension. Like a square not, a sheet bend joins two ropes. Watch this video to see how to tie a Taut-Line Hitch: A common use might be setting up a hammock or securing a load to a car to easily adjust the binding’s tightness. However, the loop formed using a taut-line hitch will not slip if put under tension. Somewhat similar to two half hitches, the taut-line hitch is also an adjustable loop-knot hitch that can be tied around bars or poles. Watch this video to see how to tie Two Half Hitches: However, this hitch also isn’t for heavy loads. Once tied, the knot formed by two half-hitches can move along the rope, allowing the loop to become larger or smaller. This knot is also used to secure an object to trees, loops, or poles. It’s for a quick temporary use, not long-term. Watch video to see how to tie the Square Knot:Ī hitch is used to tie a rope around an object (such as a tree) and back to itself. The rope will not hold under heavy strain. ![]() However, it’s for light use, not heavy use, such as tying scarves, package parcels, and so forth. Square KnotĪ square knot is a quick and simple way to join two ropes together. ![]() The knot illustrations below may seem a bit intimidating at first, but once you know the vocabulary and practice a few times, we’re sure you’ll be able to get it! Note: Illustrations by Lars Poyansky. The standing end (or standing part) of a rope is the end not involved in making a knot.The working end of a rope is the end being used to make a knot.The place at which two or more loops bend is the elbow.The place at which two parts of a rope meet in a loop is the crossing point.A bight becomes a loop when two parts of a rope cross.The bight is any part of a rope between the ends or the curved section of a rope in a knot. ![]() Better to know a knot just in case you need it! Tying Knots: Words to Knowīefore you get started learning this handy skill, it helps to know some of the basic knot vocabulary. These knots will often come in handy outdoors.
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