Loop Knots

Alpine Butterfly Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Alpine Butterfly (Hand Method) Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Artillery Loop Fixed loop in the middle of a rope. Bowline Relatively secure fixed loop at the end of a rope. Cowboy Bowline Fixed loop Bowline variant with outward facing tail. Double Bowline Slightly more secure variant of the Bowline. Double Dragon Strong, fixed, end-of-rope loop that is quick and easy to tie. Dropper Loop A perpendicular loop in fishing line for attaching additional hooks. Edwards Bowline Bowline variant with additional security. 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. Fisherman's Eye Secure loop in the middle of a rope. Friendship Knot Decorative knot for tying scarves, symbolizing friendship in Scouting. Hanson Loop Secure fixed loop at the end of a rope. 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. Kalmyk Loop Quick-release fixed loop knot at the end of a rope. Lariat Loop Component of a lariat for lassoing cattle and horses. Loop Knot Simple, secure loop for attaching gear or forming anchor points. Perfection Loop Small secure, fixed loop in rope or fishing line. Poacher's Knot General purpose noose used in climbing, fishing, and snares. Rapala Knot Terminal loop knot for tying a lure or fly with natural movement. Running Bowline Noose for securing or retrieving objects in sailing and tree-work. 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. Simple Overhand Noose Simple noose that tightens when pulled. Slip Figure Eight Adjustable bight in the middle of a rope. Snap Bowline Quick to tie, Relatively secure fixed loop. Surgeon's Loop Strong, easily tied fixed loop often used with fishing line. Triple Bowline Form three fixed loops in the middle of a rope. Water Bowline Secure Bowline variant for use in wet conditions without jamming. Yosemite Bowline Secure Bowline variant for making a fixed loop.