Simple way to join two ropes made up of two Half Knots. VIDEO Square Knot Details Found in: Basics, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting Also known as: Reef Knot First Knot: The Square (Reef) Knot (ABOK # 1402, p. 258) is usually learned when we tie the laces on our first pair of shoes. It is often a bow that we […]
Category: Horse & Farm Knots
Rolling Hitch
Popular slide and grip knot, may fail with modern ropes. VIDEO Rolling Hitch Details Found in: Boating, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Scouting, Slide & Grip Also known as: Magner’s Hitch, Magnus Hitch Description: The Rolling Hitch Knot – Ashley Version 2 (ABOK # 1735, p. 298) connects a smaller rope to a larger one. This knot works best with the pull lines […]
Constrictor Knot (Twisting Method)
Tie the Constrictor knot using the twisting method. VIDEO Constrictor Knot (Twisting Method) Details Found in: Boating, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting Uses: The Constrictor Knot (ABOK # 1188, p. 216) deserves greater recognition and usage. It’s a great quick fix for a fraying rope end. You can use it to hold the rope together while whipping it. It secures […]
Honda Knot
The Honda Knot is a knot that creates a secure loop, commonly used in making lariats for roping. VIDEO Honda Knot Details Found in: End Loops, Horse & Farm Also known as: Lariat Origin: Ashley described the Honda Knot and Lariat several times (ABOK #227, p. 43, #1024, p. 187, and #1127, p. 205). He thinks that “Aborigines” used […]
Manger Hitch
Excellent quick-release knot VIDEO Manger Hitch Details Found in: Horse & Farm, Quick Release Origin: Ashley describes the Manger Hitch twice (ABOK #242 p. 44, #1828 p. 308). He writes: The cow is an inveterate slobberer. Although she is not in a class with the camel, someone should secure her with a hitch that will not jam when […]
Halter Hitch
Quick-release knot commonly used to secure a horse VIDEO Halter Hitch Details Found in: Horse & Farm, Quick Release Also known as: Noose Knot Origin: The Halter Hitch Knot is popular. Ashley mentions it three times: ABOK #243 (p. 44), #1804 (p. 305), and #1826 (p. 308). He writes: “Horses are hitched with this knot the world over. The end […]
Timber Hitch
Simple knot commonly used for towing a log. VIDEO Timber Hitch Details Found in: Arborist, Horse & Farm, Scouting Also known as: Countryman’s Knot. , Lumberman’s Knot Origin: The Timber Hitch is often used for cargo. According to (Ashley ABOK #1665, p. 290), it’s very handy. It comes apart with little effort when the pull stops. Uses: The Timber Hitch is […]
Sheet Bend
Joins two ropes of unequal, or similar, size VIDEO Sheet Bend Details Found in: Arborist, Basics, Bends, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Scouting Also known as: Weaver’s Knot Uses: Experts recommend using the Sheet Bend (ABOK # 1431, p 262) or Weaver’s Knot (ABOK # 485, p 78) to join two ropes of unequal size. Use the thicker rope for the simple bight as […]
Cow Hitch – End Method
Temporary hitch for a light load or animal. VIDEO Cow Hitch – End Method Details Found in: Arborist, Hitches, Horse & Farm Also known as: Lanyard Hitch, Lark’s Head Alternative: Besides to threading the end, you can tie the Cow Hitch using loops. Description: The Cow Hitch, also known as the Lanyard Hitch (ABOK # 1673, p 290), is like the […]
Clove Hitch – Rope End
Temporary hold, e.g., stage scenery or mooring buoy VIDEO Clove Hitch – Rope End Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Climbing, Hitches, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue Tying options: half hitches, using loops Alternatives: You can tie the Clove Hitch in a few ways. You can use Threading the End, Half Hitches, or Stacked Loops. Caution: The Clove Hitch (ABOK # 1245, p 224) was […]
Bowline Knot
Reasonably secure loop in a rope’s end – and easy to undo VIDEO Bowline Knot Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Climbing, End Loops, Horse & Farm, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue Uses: The Bowline (ABOK # 1010, p 186) creates a secure loop at the end of a piece of rope. It has many uses, e.g., to fasten a mooring line to a ring […]
Figure 8 Knot
Non-binding, quick, and convenient stopper knot. Figure 8 Knot Details : Found in : Arborist, Basics, Boating, Horse & Farm, Scouting, Search & Rescue Also known as: Flemish Knot, Savoy Uses: The Figure 8 Knot(ABOK # 570, p 95.) provides a quick and convenient stopper knot to prevent a line from sliding out of sight, e.g., up inside the mast. Its strength is […]