Valuable knot usually used for securing loads or tarpaulins. VIDEO Trucker’s Hitch Details Found in: Arborist, Boating, Hitches, Household, Scouting Also known as: Harvester’s Hitch, Haymaker’s Hitch, Lorry Knot, Power Cinch Knot Use: The Trucker’s Hitch, known as the Power Cinch Knot, Lorry Knot, Haymaker’s Hitch, or Harvester’s Hitch (ABOK # 2124, p. 344), is unique. It gives you a mechanical advantage […]
Category: Household Knots
Square Knot
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 […]
Double Overhand Stopper
The Double Overhand Stopper is a knot that forms a larger, stronger stopper at the end of a rope. VIDEO Double Overhand Stopper Details Found in: Boating, Climbing, Household, Scouting, Search & Rescue, Stoppers Uses: The Double Overhand Stopper Knot (ABOK #516, p. 84) uses the Overhand Knot with one extra turn. It creates a reliable stopper knot that has a much […]
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 […]
Barrel Hitch
Secure method to lift barrels, buckets and other containers. VIDEO Barrel Hitch Details Found in: Hitches, Household, Scouting Name: Ashley describes two methods of tying this hitch (ABOK # 2176 and 2177, p 350.) but didn’t give either one a name. Today, people use the Barrel Hitch for both techniques when lifting a barrel upright. The Barrel Hitch offers […]
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 […]