Knot Tying FAQs
Can I get bit from a bight? (some common terms) Working End
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This is the end that you are usually tying the knot. Standing End -
This is the part of the rope not being used to tie the knot. Bight
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This is a
loop or curve in the rope between the Working End and the Standing End.
Stopper
Knot -
This is tied at the end of a rope to keep it from unraveling or to
keep a knot more secure.
Slipped Knot -
This is the variation of a knot that, by looping the working end a special
way, makes the knot easier to untie. The standard knot to tie a shoe is a
double slipped square knot. What's a hitch - or a bend - or a loop?
Knots can be grouped into 3 main categories by the function each
knot serves:
a hitch, bend, or loop.
Note: Click on the links below to see how to tie these knots and common
applications.
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Knot |
Hitch
Attaches a rope to an object. |
Bend
Joins two pieces of rope. |
Loop
An enclosed circle tied with a rope. |
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Application |
Application |
Application |
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Bowline |
Tent guyline to tree.
Hammock to tree.
Guyline to grommet. |
Make a long rope. |
Hang an object from a branch. |
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Figure 8 |
Tent guyline to tree.
Hammock to tree.
Climbing harness.
Guyline to grommet. |
Make a long rope. |
Hang an object from a branch. |
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Sheet Bend |
Join various ropes. |
Tie sandles to pack.
Join dissimiliar ropes. |
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Clove Hitch |
Hang object from a branch.
Close a bear bag. |
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Square Knot
(Reef) |
Hang object from a branch. |
Make a long rope.
Tie your shoes. |
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Cow Hitch
(Lark's Head) |
Dining fly pole.
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Taut-line
Hitch |
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Tent guying. |
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Noose |
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Tie firewood together.
Hang coat up to dry.
Tie gear to pack. |
Round Turn &
Half Hitches |
Tent guyline to tree.
Hammock to tree.
Hang object from a branch. |
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Fisherman's
Knot
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Make a long rope. |
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