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knots

Learn how to tie the most useful knots by following our simple, clear, Step-by-Step, full colour photographs. They will guide you through the process of tying the essential knots everyone should know, so whether you are just refreshing your memory or learning for the first time click on the images below to get started.

 

 

                 
 
 
                 

Bowline
Figure of Eight
Sheet Bend


More knots to come... 


 

In the meantime why not try learn some more useful knots on Animated knots :


Round Turn and Two Half Hitches - A very useful knot used for mooring or tying on to a pole or ring

Clove Hitch - A good starter knot in lashings

Rolling Hitch - Doesn't slip under load, used to tie a rope nearly parallel to another rope

Reef Knot - Many uses such as tying a sling or joining both ends of a rope

Sheepshank - Used to shorten a rope such as guy lines on a tent