Andy's Most Useful Knots

Before we start, one word about orientation: on the left, there are links to the multiple pages in this series.

What Knots Should I Know?

I needed a collection of knots that was like a Swiss-Army knife.

Knot References

Best Knots to attach a rope to a tree, climber, etc.











If you're climbing on a simple bowline for climbing, it's usually advised that you tie the end of the rope to the loaded end using two half-hitches or a double overhand knot

Best Knots to Make a Fixed Loop in a Rope













Best Sliding Loop











Best "Slide-And-Grip" Adjustable Loop (tensioning rope)





Best Knots to Tie Two Ropes Together — Bends



















Tightening a rope around a bulky object









Tightening the mouth of a bag















Stopping a rope from going through a loop





Securing a load / pulling something tight









Tying two poles together (lashing)





Repeat the "square" twice



Repeat the "square" twice

Finishing off a binding or lashing











Zigzag Turns (Backtracking)





Best Knot Books and Knot PDFs

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