Magpies Nest.
Animated Knots Page.
(no excuse for not being able to tie them!)
The Reef Knot.
Every Scouters favourite!
Called the square knot in the USA.
probably got it's name from 'reefing' the sails
the Clove Hitch.
used for attaching to a ring or pole.
for pulling, or any strain, finish off with two half hitches.
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches.
again for anchorage to pole or ring.
Sheet Bend.
used for joining ropes or string of unequal thickness .
Bowline (Bowlin) .
out of the hole. around the tree, back down the hole.
The classic rescue knot.
will not slip.