Cleat Hitch Sheet Bend Trucker`s Hitch Square Knot Water Knot

Square
Knot
Used to tie two lines together or tie
something down. Also good for
securing bandages because it lays flat
Rolling
Hitch
Very strong all-purpose knot;
Always wrap first two loops on the
side closer to your intended
pulling direction.
Used to attach a small line to a
larger one. Not for use by climbers.
Water Knot
Used to tie the ends of webbing
together to make loops and slings
in flat rope.
Buntline
Hitch
Small, reliable knot used to attach
snaps & rings to rope or cord.
Not to be used for tying into
a climbing rope.
Trucker’s
Hitch
Used to tie down a load or canoe
or to hitch 2 things together.
Mooring
Hitch
Quick-release knot holds well
under tension; temporary knot and
not to be trusted to tether a boat
or anything else of value.
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Used to attach a boat to a dock.
Wrap rope around cleat in direction
of load for a more secure knot.
Sheet Bend
Constrictor
Knot
Used to bundle twigs or poles or
tie the ends of bags together.
Simple to tie, it grips itself and will
not work loose.
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Cleat Hitch
Double
Fisherman’s
Used to make loops, securely tie 2
different sized ropes together or
secure a climbing knot by tying
this knot behind another knot.
Overhand
Knot
Used to start many complex knots.
Figure Eight
Follow-Through
Round Turn &
2 Half Hitches
One of the strongest knots. Used
by climbers to attach themselves
to rope; also forms a secure
non-slip loop at end of rope & is a
good stopper knot.
Used to permanently and securely
tie a line to something, such as a
piling. Great to tether your
boat to a dock.
Used to form a loop in the middle of a
line; useful when you want a non-slip
loop but a free end isn’t handy.
Used to tie a knot in the end of a
taut line. Can be used as a simple
all-purpose hitch. Easy to tie and
untie, it holds firmly but is not
totally secure.
Bowline
on a Bight
Tautline
Hitch
Ian's Tip - (1) Never store rope in the sun. (2) To keep your rope secure,
always leave a long tail after tying your knot. And “dress” your knot
well so it doesn’t slip or put extra strain on your rope and weaken it make sure there are no sharp bends in the knot. (3) Be sure a
knowledgeable adult inspects your knots for safety, especially when
tying rope for climbing or rescue. Someone’s life depends on it!
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