Knots Gallery

This page is dedicated to the art of tying knots. Most of them are quite commonly used aboard or related to the sea - fishing and that sort of thing. All the knots are animated and hence move by themselves, showing you how they are constructed. If more information is required on these knots, The Ashley Book of Knots by Clifford Ashley is a great source of information.
Just click on the pictures to begin
Bowline knot Double loop bowline Anglers loop Anglers knot Sailor's knot Figure of eight
Bowline - loop knot Double loop bowline Angler's loop The Angler's knot Sailor's knot Figure of Eight stopper
 
Clove hitch Clove hitch - loop method Rolling hitch Sheet bend Sheepshank Cleat
Clove Hitch Another way to tie a Clove Hitch Rolling Hitch Sheet Bend
(single & double)		 Sheepshank Making fast to a cleat
 
Reef knot Anchor hitch Rope splice Eye splice Tie Windsor tie
Reef Anchor Hitch Splice

 

 Eye Splice

 

 Tie - Common Tie - Windsor

Troop 7
Overhand Knot

  Sorry, but there is no additional information about this knot. If you have information about this knot, click here to email us.
Square Knot

  You can loosen the square knot easily by either pushing the ends toward the knot or by "upsetting" the knot by pulling back on one end and pulling the other through the loops.
Lark's Head

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Lariat Loop

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Fisherman's Knot

  The fisherman's knot is used for joining two fine lines such as fishing leaders. It is simply two overhand knots, one holding the right-hand line, and the the other the left-hand line. Pull each of the twooverhand knots taut separatley. Then make the whole knot taut so the two overhand knots come together by pulling on the standing parts of each line.

 Running Knot

  Thanks to Lee Mager from Troop 153 of NYC for informing us about this knot. Thanks again for helping to make this site one of the best around!

  "It's a slip knot. If tied around another line, it could be pulled or 'run' along it. But, pulling would also tighten it and sometimes there could be too much friction."
Sailor's Knot

  Thanks to Lee Mager from Troop 153 of NYC for informing us about this knot. Thanks again for helping to make this site one of the best around!

  "It's basically two half hitches. It has the same advantage. Pulling the knot back along the line it goes around can be used to make the line taut. It's good for tent lines too."
Bowline

  The bowline has been called the king of knots. It will never slip or jam if properly made and, thus, is excellent for tying around a person in a rescue. Begin by formatting an overhand loop in the standing part. Then take the free end up through the eye, around the standing part and back where it came from.

 
Blackwall Hitch

  This is a simple half hitch over a hook. It will hold only when subjected to a constant strain. A stopper knot in the end will make it a little more secure but human life should never be trusted to it.

 http://www.troop9.org/knots/bowline.htm

http://www.troop9.org/knots/tautline.htm

http://www.troop9.org/knots/sbend.htm

http://www.troop9.org/knots/square.htm

http://www.fishingcairns.com.au/page6-1.html

 

 
Timber HitchTimber hitch

1. RIGHT!

 

2. WRONG!!!

Another knot that is easy to do. It is important that you twist the free end around itself. Check this by trying to adjust the size of the loop. If it is impossible, you have made a mistake!

 Fisherman's Loop

Fisherman's Loop

A fixed loop. Quick to make. The name of the knot comes from the time when the fishermen could not write. Instead of a handwritten letter, the fisherman sent this knot home to his fiancée, with the two knots a bit separated. If it came back with the knots together, the answer was... YES!
Clinch Knot
  1. Pass the line through the eye of the hook, or swivel.
  2. Double back. make five turns around the line.
  3. Pass the end of the line through the first loop, above the eye, and then through the large loop. Draw the knot into shape.
  4. Slide the coils down tight against the eye.
 Half Blood Knot to Clinch Knot

http://www.troop9.org/knots/ (Animated)

Tying Knots

When you're camping, it's good to know some basic knots! Knots can be handy for all sorts of things. When you know the right knot for the job, you can get out of all sorts of binds. Knots can be anything, from decorations to life-savers.

Here you can learn some basic knotting terms that will help you out. Then, follow the links below to learn to tie some really good knots!

Stopper knots - Stopper knots are used at the end of a rope, to keep it from fraying.
Bend - A bend is a knot used to tie two pieces of rope together.
Running End - (or free end) The end of the rope that you're working with to tie the knot.
Standing End - (or working end) The end of the rope that doesn't move (it might already be tied to something).
Hitch - A hitch is used to tie rope to something like a post or tree.
Turn - A turn is made by wrapping the rope around something (like a stick).
Bight - The main part of the rope OR the part of the rope where it is bent back to make a loop.
Loop - A circle (or loop) is made by turning part of the rope over on itself.
Tuck - A tuck is made by sticking the running end through a loop.
Jam - A jam happens when the knot tightens and you can't get it undone.

Check these out!
The Knotting Dictionary of Kannet - tons of knots and info
Animated Knots for Scouts - check these out to learn and practice knots
Learn2 Tie Basic Knots - step by step instructions for tying some basic knots

More Knots...

http://www.naciente.com/sail3.htm

http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/knotlink.htm

Fishing Hook Knots

Fishing Tips Fly Tying Knots and Leaders  (Blood Knot, Clinch Knot, etc.)

Useful Knots (Truck Drivers Hitch, Bowline, Clove Hitch, etc.)

BSA Boy Scout Page - Knots and Knot tying (Animated, Bowline)

Best knots for fishing and outdoors

Caving Knots

Cool Knots (Shockwave Animated, Slow link browser but good)

Google - Tying Knots