Once this is completed, a knot will form. A hitch is created when you attach one end of the rope to an object or another rope. For the hitch to hold together, it must be looped around an object, such ...

Knots are one of those “boring” skills that save the day over and over. Hanging a quarter, tying down a load, rigging a tarp in wind, making a drag, building a quick handline, fixing a busted ...

A knowledge and mastery of tying knots is essential for anyone who spends time in the outdoors. And, sure, when faced with certain tasks that require knot-tying, you might be able to get away with ...

From the name of this knot you might expect its use-to secure an anchor to the end of line. This is perfect for use with wet and slipper lines and as such is a secure hitch perfect for small anchors.

The Scouts may have ditched them, but you never know when a reef, hitch or sheet bend might come in handy. Here are six great knots you’ll be happy you learned how to tie Scout leaders no longer need ...

Learn how to tie knots in rope. Whether it’s a simple overhand or the more complicated sheepshank, here are the 10 most useful knots know. Headin’ back to the land (or making any move toward greater ...

Founded in 1982, the International Guild of Knot Tyers (IGKT), is an association that draws together keen kompologists worldwide and aims to preserve traditional knot-tying techniques. The ‘six-knot ...