Complete List of Knots

Adjustable Grip Hitch Adjust tension on a line. Alberto Knot Connect fishing line of different diameters. Albright Special Join fishing line of different materials or diameters. Alpine Butterfly Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method) Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Alpine Butterfly Bend Securely join two ropes of similar size. Alpine Coil Store and transport climbing rope. Anchor Hitch Attach a line to an anchor, ring or post. Arbor Knot Secure fishing line to a reel Artillery Loop Fixed loop in the middle of a rope. Ashley Stopper Knot A bulky, secure stopper at the end of a rope. Ashley's Bend Join two lines of stiff, slippery material. Autolocking Trucker's Hitch Mechanical advantage system for securing loads using a block-and-tackle mechanism. Back Splice Keep twisted rope from fraying by weaving strands backward. Backhand Hitch Secure a rope to a spar or rigging. Barrel Hitch A sling to lift a barrel or bucket. Becket Hitch Attach a rope to a fixed eye or loop. Becket Hitch (Slipped) Quickly attach/release a rope from a fixed loop. Bell Ringer's Knot Shorten rope to keep it off the ground or deck. Blake's Hitch Slide and grip friction hitch used for ascending and descending. Blood Knot Join fishing lines of similar size. Boom Hitch Secure rope to a spar with parallel or right-angle strain. Bow Knot Commonly used for tying shoelaces. Bowline Relatively secure fixed loop at the end of a rope. Bowline on a Bight Secure double loop in the middle of a rope. Broach Bend Join two ropes with a compact, non-jamming bend. Bull Hitch (Bight) Securely attach a rope to a post, spar, or ring. Bull Hitch (End) Securely attach a rope to a spar, post or ring. Buntline Hitch Secure and compact hitch. Canadian Jam Knot Ratcheting loop for binding or securing loads. Capuchin Provide weight to a rope end for throwing over distance. Carrick Bend Securely join large, stiff rope or cable. Cat's Paw Attach a rope to a hook. Celtic Knot Decorative interwoven rectangular mat. Chain Sinnet Chain of loops used for decoration and rope storage. Cleat Hitch Secure a rope to a cleat on a dock or boat. Clinch Knot (Improved) Attach fishing line to a hook or swivel. Clove Hitch Secure a rope to a post or spar. Clove Hitch (Two Loop) Attach a rope to a carabiner without access to ends. Clove Hitch on a Bight Attach a rope to a post without access to ends. Common Whipping Simple wrapping method to prevent rope end from fraying. Constrictor Knot Secure temporary or semi-permanent binding or clamp. Cow Hitch Temporarily secure rope to a post, spar or ring. Cowboy Bowline Fixed loop Bowline variant with outward facing tail. Crown Knot Component of the back splice and various decorative knots. Davy Knot Simple, quick way to attach fishing line to a hook or fly. Diagonal Lashing Bind two spars or poles together at an angle. Diamond Knot Decorative knot used as a stopper or in lanyards. Distel Hitch Directional slide and grip knot used for climbing. Double Bight Figure Eight Two secure loops in the middle of a rope. Double Bowline Slightly more secure variant of the Bowline. Double Coin Knot Decorative knot based on the Carrick Bend used in crafts and mats. Double Constrictor More secure version of the Constrictor Knot for semi-permanent binding/clamping. Double Davy Stronger version of the Davy Knot for securing fishing line to hooks. Double Dragon Strong, fixed, end-of-rope loop that is quick and easy to tie. Double Dragon Bend Strong joining knot for ropes of equal size. Double Fisherman's Knot Securely join two ropes of similar size, often used in climbing. Double Harness Bend Securely join two ropes with ends exiting in parallel. Double Overhand Knot Reliable, bulky stopper knot at the end of a rope. Double Sheet Bend Securely join two ropes of different diameters or materials. Double Simon (Over) Join two ropes that are somewhat dissimilar in diameter or construction. Double Simon (Under) Join two ropes that are somewhat dissimilar in diameter or construction. Dropper Loop A perpendicular loop in fishing line for attaching additional hooks. Edwards Bowline Bowline variant with additional security. Estar Stopper Knot Bulky stopper knot for standard and high-modulus rope. FG Knot Slim, strong knot for connecting braided line to a mono or fluoro leader. Farrimond Friction Hitch Quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension. Figure Eight Simple stopper knot preventing rope from slipping through belay device or hole. Figure Eight Bend Securely joins two ropes, often used in climbing and rescue operations. Figure Eight Follow Through Secure loop knot used to tie a rope to a harness or anchor. Figure Eight Loop Secure, fixed loop at the end of a rope. Figure Nine Loop Secure, fixed loop at the end of a rope. Fireman's Chair Makeshift rescue harness with two adjustable, lockable loops. Fireman's Coil Coil and store rope neatly, with a loop for easy hanging. Fish-N-Fool Versatile fishing knot for attaching braided line to reels, lures, and flies. Fisherman's Eye Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Fisherman's Knot Join two ropes or fishing lines. Flat Overhand Bend Simple joining knot, often used in rappelling. Flemish Flake Rope coil in a flat spiral for neat, temporary storage on docks. Friendship Knot Decorative knot for tying scarves, symbolizing friendship in Scouting. Gasket Coil Neatly store rope or cords, preventing tangles for easy handling. Gnat Hitch Compact hitch for attaching a rope to a post or ring. Granny Knot Simple but insecure binding knot prone to slipping or jamming. Grief Knot Weak, unreliable trick knot that distorts under tension. Ground-line Hitch Securely attach a rope to a spar, stanchion or larger rope. Half Hitch Simple knot used as a component in more complex knots. Half Windsor Medium-sized, symmetrical necktie knot suitable for formal and professional settings. Halter Hitch Quick-release hitch for tying animals or securing rope. Halyard Hitch Securely attach a rope to a shackle or ring for hoisting. Handcuff Knot Two adjustable loops used for rescue in tight spaces. Hanson Loop Secure fixed loop at the end of a rope. Heaving Line Knot Provide weight to a rope end for throwing over distance. Highwayman's Hitch Quick-release knot for temporarily securing a boat or animal to a rail. Hunter's Bend Securely join two ropes of similar size, especially effective with synthetic rope. Icicle Hitch Slide and grip knot for securely attaching rope to smooth or tapered objects. In-Line Figure Eight Loop Secure, directional, load-bearing loop in the middle of a rope. Inuit Bowline A secure fixed loop for synthetic rope. Japanese Square Lashing Used to secure two poles together at right angles. Jar Sling Knot (bight method) Useful sling knot used for carrying jars, bottles, or cylindrical containers. Jar Sling Knot (end method) Useful sling knot used for carrying jars, bottles, or cylindrical containers. Jury Mast Knot Decorative three-loop knot, basis for a mat. Kalmyk Loop Quick-release fixed loop knot at the end of a rope. Killick Hitch Temporary hitch for securing a rope to a log or improvised anchor. Klemheist Directional friction hitch for ascending or descending on a rope. Kreh Loop Connect a leader to a fly or lure. Lanyard Hitch Temporarily attach cord to a post, ring, whistle or name tag. Lapp Knot Simple bend to join two ropes. Lariat Loop Component of a lariat for lassoing cattle and horses. Lighterman's Hitch Quick, temporary means of mooring a small watercraft to a bollard. Loop Knot Simple, secure loop for attaching gear or forming anchor points. Magnus Hitch Adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension. Manger Hitch Quick-release hitch that unties easily even when wet. Marlinspike Hitch A secure temporary hitch employing a quick-release toggle. Michoacan Directional slide and grip knot used for climbing. Midshipman's Hitch Adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension. Miller's Knot Binding knot for closing the neck of a bag or sack. Monkey's Fist Add weight to a rope's end for throwing or decoration. Mooring Hitch Quick-release knot for temporarily mooring a boat or securing an animal to a post. Multiple Overhand Knot Stopper knot with extra turns for added bulk or for decoration. Munter Hitch Friction hitch for controlled descent or belaying in climbing and rescue. Munter Mule Lockable hitch for securing and releasing a loaded rope during rappelling. Nail Knot Join fishing line of different diameters. Offset Figure Eight Bend Unsafe and inferior joining knot. Orvis Knot Small, strong knot for attaching fishing line or tippet to a hook. Ossel Hitch Secure small lines to larger ropes. Overhand Knot Simple, single strand stopper knot. Packer's Knot Securely bind meat, parcels, bundles or bales. Palomar Knot Reliable knot for securing line to lures, hooks or swivels. Pedigree Cow Hitch More secure variant of the Cow Hitch. Perfection Loop Small secure, fixed loop in rope or fishing line. Pile Hitch Quick way to secure a boat to a dock post. Pitzen Knot Securely attach line to hooks, lures and flies. Piwich Simple, attractive attachment of rope to a ring or pole. Poacher's Knot General purpose noose used in climbing, fishing, and snares. Poldo Tackle Mechanical advantage tensioning system designed for rapid tightening or loosening. Portuguese Bowline Adjustable two-loop knot for securing multiple points in climbing, rescue, or sailing. Prusik Bi-directional friction hitch used for ascending or descending on a rope. Prusik (End-line) Movable friction hitch that attaches a cord to another rope. Quick Hitch Simple and fast way to pull up a second rope. Racking Bend join two ropes of different diameter. Rapala Knot Terminal loop knot for tying a lure or fly with natural movement. Reever Knot Secure knot for joining two ropes or bungee cord. Rethreaded Bowline Double loop tie-in knot. Rolling Hitch Simple friction hitch used for lengthwise pull along an object. Round Lashing Create a longer spar from two shorter ones. Round Turn & Two Half Hitches Secure knot for tying a rope to a post or ring. Running Bowline Noose for securing or retrieving objects in sailing and tree-work. Sailor's Coil Neatly coil and secure rope for storage. Sailor's Cross Decorative knot symbolizing union, used in lanyards and Chinese knotting. San Diego Jam Strong terminal knot for securely attaching a lure, hook, or fly. Sansome Bend Join slippery or synthetic ropes securely. Scaffold Knot Secure knot for binding a rope to carabiners or shackles. Schwabisch Secure directional friction hitch. Scott's Locked Bowline Secure tie-in knot for lead climbing and anchor systems. Shake Hands Bend Jam-resistant, compact way to connect two ropes. Shear Lashing Bind two poles to create a pivot for bridges, levers, or lifting. Sheepshank Shorten rope or take up slack without cutting or damaging the rope. Sheet Bend Securely join ropes of different or similar size. Siberian Hitch Quick-release hitch, ideal for cold conditions while wearing gloves. Simple Overhand Noose Simple noose that tightens when pulled. Simple Simon (Over) Join two ropes, especially slippery synthetic cordage. Simple Simon (Under) Join ropes of different diameter, especially synthetics. Single Rope Braid Decorative braid used for bracelets, keychains, and other craft projects. Slip Figure Eight Adjustable bight in the middle of a rope. Slipped Buntline Hitch Secure and compact hitch with quick release. Slipped Clove Hitch Quick release, temporary attachment. Slipped Constrictor Knot Quick release temporary binding. Slipped Ground-line Hitch Quick release, temporary attachment of a rope to a spar. Slipped Lapp Knot Adjustable drawstring binding knot. Slipped Miller's Knot Quick-release binding knot for closing bags or sacks. Slipped Sheet Bend Temporary quick release joining knot. Snap Bowline Quick to tie, Relatively secure fixed loop. Snell Knot Securely attach an eyed hook to a leader for straight-line pull. Snuggle Hitch A secure hitch under variable tension, for use with natural or synthetic ropes. Spanish Bowline Double-loop knot for lifting or securing with two attachment points. Square Knot Simple binding knot for securing objects, not suitable for joining two ropes. Square Lashing Knot for securely binding two poles together at right angles. Stevedore's Knot A medium size stopper knot used to prevent a rope from slipping through a pulley. Strangle Knot Tight binding knot for cylindrical objects or bag necks. Super Munter High-friction hitch tied on a carabiner, ideal for lowering heavy loads. Surgeon's Knot Slightly more secure variation of the square knot. Surgeon's Knot (Fishing) Used in fly fishing to join two lines. Surgeon's Loop Strong, easily tied fixed loop often used with fishing line. Swing Hitch Tie a rope for a swing to a spar or tree branch. Swiss Seat Basic rappel harness fashioned using rope or webbing. Symmetric Simple Simon A secure bend for joining slippery or dissimilar ropes under dynamic loading. Tarbuck Knot Adjustable friction hitch for securing tent lines, tarps and hammocks. Taut Line Hitch Adjustable friction hitch used to maintain tension in ropes and tent lines. Tensionless Hitch Strong, knot-free hitch for maximum rope strength and secure anchoring. Thief Knot Binding knot used to detect tampering. Three-way Sheet Bend Securely join three ropes of different or similar size. Timber Hitch Simple knot for hauling timber, initiating lashings, and attaching bowstrings or guitar strings. Transom Knot Light duty lashing knot to bind two sticks or poles at right angles. Trefoil Knot Simple symmetric knot found in mathematics, religion and art. Trilene Knot Strong, reliable knot for tying monofilament line to hooks, swivels, or lures. Triple Bowline Form three fixed loops in the middle of a rope. Triple Overhand Knot Compact stopper knot used in climbing and decorative applications. Triple Roll Simple bulky stopper knot Triple Sheet Bend Securely join two ropes of different diameters or materials. Tripod Lashing Create tripod structures used in campsite and pioneering projects. Trucker's Hitch Mechanical advantage system for securing loads using a block-and-tackle mechanism. Truckie Hitch Temporary mechanical advantage system for securing a load or tarp. True Lover's Knot Decorative knot symbolizing love between two people. Tucked Sheet Bend Securely join ropes of different or similar size. Turk's Head (Mat) Decorative braided mat. Turk's Head (Woggle) Decorative braided knot on a staff or used as a neckerchief slide. Turle Knot Fishing knot for attaching offset hooks or flies to a leader. Two Half Hitches Used to secure a rope at a right angle to a fixed object such as a pole, ring, or tree. Underwriter's Knot Reduce strain on the terminal leads of electric wire. Uni Knot Versatile fishing knot for attaching line to reels, lures, and flies. Uni-to-Uni Knot Join fishing line of similar or different diameters. Valdotain Tresse Directional friction hitch popular with arborists. Vice Versa Secure knot for joining synthetic ropes or shock cord. Voodoo Hitch Adjustable tensioning hitch. Water Bowline Secure Bowline variant for use in wet conditions without jamming. Water Knot Join two ends of webbing. West Country Lashing Construct a long pole from shorter ones. West Country Whipping Series of overhand knots used to prevent a rope end from fraying. Windsor Symmetrical, wide necktie knot, ideal for formal settings. Woodland Zip-tie Binding knot that cinches down and locks in place. Woodland Zip-tie Lashing Temporarily secure two poles at right angles to each other. Yosemite Bowline Secure Bowline variant for making a fixed loop. Yucatan Knot Strong fishing knot for joining light line to heavier shock leader. Zeppelin Bend Excellent, jam-resistant way to connect two ropes. Zeppelin Loop Excellent, jam-resistant loop.