Bowline
A classic fixed-loop knot for general-purpose DIY tying where the loop should not tighten around the object.
Ropes and Knots
Essential Knots
Start here for common knots used in general DIY tasks. Each page includes what the knot is good for, when to avoid it, tying steps, common mistakes and conservative safety notes.
Clove Hitch
A quick adjustable hitch for temporarily fastening rope around a post, rail or similar object.
Figure-Eight Knot
A clear, easy-to-check stopper knot for preventing a rope end from pulling through a hole, ring or fitting.
Reef Knot / Square Knot
A binding knot often used to tie two ends of the same rope around an object, but commonly misused as a bend.
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
A practical hitch for securing a rope to a post, ring or rail with an initial turn that helps take the strain.
Sheet Bend
A useful bend for joining two ropes, especially when they are not the same size.