KNOTTING

A knot is a method of fastening or securing linear material such as rope by tying or interweaving. It may consist of a length of one or several segments of rope, string, webbing, twine, strap, or even chain interwoven such that the line can bind to itself or to some other object—the "load".

REEF KNOT

Used to bind a package or bundle.

BOWLINE

Used to make a non-slipping loop.

SHEEP BEND

Used to join two ropes together, which may be of unequal thickness

SHEEP SHANK

Used to temporarily shorten a rope, or isolate a weak portion of rope.

CLOVE HITCH

used to start a lashing, or otherwise loosely attach a rope to a pole.