Stopper Knots are knots whose purpose is to “thicken” the rope where they are tied to prevent the rope from slipping through an object such as a ring or grommet or even another knot (ie a running knot). Another common use for a stopper knot is to prevent the ends of a rope from fraying.

Stopper Knots:

• Double Overhand Knot
• Figure Eight Knot
• Overhand Knot
• Stevedore’s Knot