Climbing Knots

Alpine Butterfly Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method) Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Alpine Coil Store and transport climbing rope. Ashley's Bend Join two lines of stiff, slippery material. Bowline Relatively secure fixed loop at the end of a rope. Bowline on a Bight Secure double loop in the middle of a rope. 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. Chain Sinnet Chain of loops used for decoration and rope storage. Clove Hitch Secure a rope to a post or spar. Clove Hitch (Two Loop) Attach a rope to a carabiner without access to ends. Cowboy Bowline Fixed loop Bowline variant with outward facing tail. Double Bight Figure Eight Two secure loops in the middle of a rope. Double Bowline Slightly more secure variant of the Bowline. Double Fisherman's Knot Securely join two ropes of similar size, often used in climbing. Double Overhand Knot Reliable, bulky stopper knot at the end of a rope. Edwards Bowline Bowline variant with additional security. Estar Stopper Knot Bulky stopper knot for standard and high-modulus rope. 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. Flat Overhand Bend Simple joining knot, often used in rappelling. Gasket Coil Neatly store rope or cords, preventing tangles for easy handling. 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. Klemheist Directional friction hitch for ascending or descending on a rope. 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. Pedigree Cow Hitch More secure variant of the Cow Hitch. Poacher's Knot General purpose noose used in climbing, fishing, and snares. 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. Reever Knot Secure knot for joining two ropes or bungee cord. Rethreaded Bowline Double loop tie-in knot. Scaffold Knot Secure knot for binding a rope to carabiners or shackles. Scott's Locked Bowline Secure tie-in knot for lead climbing and anchor systems. Snap Bowline Quick to tie, Relatively secure fixed loop. Swiss Seat Basic rappel harness fashioned using rope or webbing. Triple Bowline Form three fixed loops in the middle of a rope. Triple Overhand Knot Compact stopper knot used in climbing and decorative applications. Water Knot Join two ends of webbing. Yosemite Bowline Secure Bowline variant for making a fixed loop. Zeppelin Bend Excellent, jam-resistant way to connect two ropes.