BASIC KNOT-TYING

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Discuss the Following Term:
 Knot Terminology
 Basic Knots
 Bends
 Hitch
 The Do's And Don'ts Of Knot-tying

Demonstrate the ten (10) Essential Knots

• Half Hitch
• Round Turn Two Hitch
• Taut line Hitch
• Clove Hitch
• Sheet Bend
• Fisherman’s Knot
• Bowline
• Reef or Square knot
• Figure of 8
• Double Figure 8
SAFETY PRECAUTION:
 KNOT TERMINOLOGY
To help you understand knot-tying lingo, here are the basic terms you
should know:
• Working End: The part of the rope you are working with to tie a knot.
• Standing End: The part of the rope you are not using to tie a knot.
• Tail: The short end of the rope that is being knotted.
• Turn: Rope that is turned around an object.
• Jamming: A knot that is very difficult to untie.
• Eye: The loop created with a rope and knot.
• Bight: A semicircle of rope bent into a U-shaped section.
 BASIC KNOTS

• A basic knot is used as a stopper to prevent a rope from slipping

through a bolt eye or a similar structure. But these days, people refer to
knots, hitches, and bends as knots.
• Examples of basic knots include:
• Bowline, Nail, Square, Water, Fisherman’s, Surgeon’s, and Figure 8
 BENDS
A bend is used to tie two different ropes together, especially if you have two
different sizes of rope or you’re lengthening a cut piece.

Examples of bend knots include:

Beer Bend, Hunter’s Bend, Figure 8 Bend, Sheet Bend, Slim Beauty Bend,
and Flat Overhand Bend
 HITCHES
• A hitch is used to tie a rope to another object, usually another piece of
rope or a cylindrical object such as a stake or a tree. Hitches are useful
for strapping down objects you’re transporting or want to hold
down/control.
• Types of hitches knots include:
• Cat’s Paw, Barrel Hitch, Clove Hitch, Half Hitch, Rolling Hitch, Taut Line
Hitch, and Round Tie and Two Half Hitches
Half Hitch

This basic camping knot is used as a

foundation for many other knots. while not very
secure on its own, it can be doubled for strength.
The half hitch is often used to quickly tie a rainfly
to a tree and for anchoring gear to the eye bolt of
a vehicle.
Round Turn Two Half Hitch

This hitch is used to secure a rope to a pole,

often for lashing objects together. It won’t usually
jam together, so it is easy to untie and is ideal for
guy lines. And it is also easy to tie once you’ve
mastered the half hitch.

This hitch is also resistant to fraying, so it can be

used to tie to an abrasive object, such as a metal
ring or grommet.

To tie this hitch, do two full turns around an object

with a rope. Make one half hitch and pull it tight.
Make another half hitch in the same direction and
pull it tight.
TAUT LINE HITCH

The Taut Line Hitch is a moveable knot that can

be adjusted up or down a length of rope. This
knot is often used to anchor a boat to shore,
attach the guy line of a tent to pegs, hang a
hammock with adjustable tension, or tie a rainfly
to stakes and trees for easy adjustments.
CLOVE HITCH

The Clove Hitch is used as a temporary camping

knot to hold something in place that won’t put
much stress on the rope (e.g. tying back tree
branches, attaching gear to a carabiner or other
suspended objects, such as hanging cooking
pots and pans). It should not be used to hold
something securely in place.
To tie a Clove Hitch, run the working end around
the pole for a complete turn. Cross over the
standing end to create another turn. And run the
tail end under itself and tighten.
SHEET BEND

The Sheet Bend is used to attach two ropes of

different sizes or thickness and is often used to
extend the length of a guy line or extend broken
shoelaces.
To tie a Sheet Bend, bend the thicker or more
slippery rope into a J shape, like a fish hook.
From behind, pass the other rope through the
hook shape, wrap it around the entire fishhook
once, and then tuck the smaller line between
itself and the other rope.
To tie a Sheet Bend with fabric or a tarp, collect,
squeeze, and shape the material into a J shape,
and then run your rope through and around the
J.
FISHERMAN'S KNOT

A Fisherman’s Knot is used to secure objects to

the end of a rope, such as a fishing hook, or tying
two ropes together.
If tying an object to the end of a rope, run the
working end through the eye of the object. Wrap
4 to 5 loose turns over the standing end. Bring
the working end back through the eye, passing it
through each of the turns. Then tighten and cinch
the knot tight.
If tying two ropes together, hold both ends of the
rope together. Run the tail end of the right rope
over and behind the left rope and tie an overhand
knot. Repeat for the left rope. Then tighten the
knots and pull the standing ends to pull the knots
together.
BOWLINE

The Bowline knot is used to secure a load, such

as hanging food from a tree or hoisting a person
up from a difficult location. It won’t slip, and it
cannot be tied or untied when there is weight on
it.
To tie a Bowline knot, form a small loop at the
centre of the rope. Leave enough rope on the
sides. Pass the tail of the rope through the loop.
Pass the remaining tail through the inside loop.
The rope tail must go inside the bottom loop. Pull
through until the knot is secured.
REEF OR SQUARE

The Square or Reef knot is used to tie and

secure two bunches of objects together. For
example, it can be used for packing up a tarp
and gear or bundling firewood and kindling
together.
To tie a Square or Reef knot, meet two ends of a
rope together. Then cross the right end over the
left end, and then cross the left end over the right
end, and tighten to form a square-shaped knot.
FIGURE 8

This reliable camping knot is used as a stopper,

and it is easy to untie. It also damages the rope
less than some other types of knots.
To tie a Figure 8 knot, form a loop and place the
tail of the rope underneath the standing end.
Then pass the working end through the loop to
form a figure 8.
DOUBLE FIGURE 8

The Double Figure 8 is used by climbers

because it is easy to untie, and it allows for equal
weight distribution between two points. It is also
useful for hanging your food out of reach from
bears.
THE DO'S AND DON'TS OF KNOT-TYING

DO:
Practice tying knots at least once a week while watching TV or on the bus/train
home to sharpen your skills and memory
Use good quality rope and cords to avoid wear and tear
Use knots for their intended purpose

DON'T:
Risk/trust your life based on rope strength
Try to master many knots. Start slow—you can get by with knowing around 5 or 6
easy-to-remember knots that are useful for a variety of purposes
Give up on developing this skill. While learning to tie knots can take time, knot-
tying is a skill worth having
 SUMMARIZE
Knot Terminology
 Basic Knots
 Bends
 Hitch
 The Do's And Don'ts Of Knot-tying\

Essential Knots
• Half Hitch
• Round Turn Two Hitch
• Taut line Hitch
• Clove Hitch
• Sheet Bend
• Fisherman’s Knot
• Bowline
• Reef or Square knot
• Figure of 8
• Double Figure 8
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