A hitch holds because of the friction set up between two surfaces of the rope pressed together.
All types of rope knots.
Strong loop for double line leader and loop to loop join.
Additionally these knots provide a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line sliding out of sight which can be used for up inside the mast of a sail boat.
The square knot is the most common knot tie to be used on.
Hitch ties rope to a post stake etc.
Secures end of twisted rope.
Makes reliable bulky stopper knot in the end of a rope.
L oops make a loop in the rope bends rope to rope knots hitches rope to object knots and binding knots.
It is somewhat different from the first one as in this we can tie the knot.
The square knot reef knot why we need to use this knot.
Additional types of knots.
Sheet bend why we need to use this knot.
Crown knot tuck the ends.
A webbing loop thrown over a branch provides an anchor.
For additional types of knots such as hitches and lashings use the links below.
From the simple square knot to the more exotic barrel hitch this gallery has them all.
Bend joins two ropes together.
The basic knots uses and methods of tying them that you should know for your survival are discussed below.
How to tie rope knots 21 easy method with pictures 1.
Secure method to lift barrels buckets and other containers.
Although there are literally thousands of different knots the knots illustrated and animated here include the best knots from the four primary knot categories.