Position the right-hand bight to lie over the left (figure 5.2).Form two bights in a length of rope (figure 5.1) in your hands.The clove hitch (cast) secures a line to a fixed object, such as a post. Positioning your bights, and Figure 5.3 Completed Clove Hitch Next, pass the end around behind the standing part and then back through the bight loop (figure 4.2)įigure 5.1 Forming two bights, Figure 5.2.First form a bight and then thread the rope end through it (figure 4.1).It’s easy to tie and produces a strong non-slip knot. Used to form a standing loop in the end of a line, for fastening a mooring line to a ring or post. The bowline is the most useful of boating knots. It is best traditionally described:įigure 4.1 Forming the bight, and Figure 4.2. It is made up of two half knots and is a quick, simple way of joining together two pieces of rope (figure 3). The reef knot is also known as the square knot. Joining together two pieces of rope with a Reef knot Complete by tucking the rope end through the bight (loop), see figure 2įigure 3.Lay the working end of rope across the standing part.To make this quick and convenient stopper knot: The Figure of Eight knot is a popular sailing knot. Now you know how to tie a slip knot, here are five more useful knots to know. This bight is then secured as the knot is tightened For a slip knot, tuck the bight through the loop.Next, form a bight (Figure 1) in the short end by crossing the end over the standing part of the rope.Start by forming a loop in the end of the rope.A stopper prevents a rope slipping through a hole. The slip knot is also known as the slipped overhand knot. As the slip knot can be quickly untied, it should be used only as a temporary stopper knot. It is used wherever the necessity to cast off swiftly may arise. A slip knot can easily be tied in both the bight and the rope end, but the load must be on the standing part of the knot only. The slip knot is one of the most commonly used knots - it's even used in knitting to cast on.

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The content of this blog post has kindly been taken from The Ultimate Guide to Knots Practice Kit. We think you will enjoy giving these handy examples a try. All you will need are two pieces of rope, string or shoelaces, and these step-by-step instructions with illustrations. Through reading this post, you can learn how to tie a slip knot, and five other useful knots. Are you interested in different types of knots, bends, hitches and knot tying? From basic knots for beginners to more intricate sailing knots, you will find information about some useful knots here.

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