Terminology
- Loops - knots used to create an attachment point in a rope
- Hitches - knots used to tie a rope to a carabiner or tree
- Bends - knots used to tie two ropes together
- Bight - using the middle of a rope
Figure 8 Follow-Through
The figure 8 follow through loop is the most common way to attach a climbing rope to your harness.
Details on how to tie it can be found here.
Stopper Knot
Used to prevent a rope from slipping through a belay device.
Details on how to tie it can be found here.
Double Fisherman's
Used to join two similar diameter ropes together. Commonly used during anchor building.
Details on how to tie it can be found here.
Clove Hitch
The clove hitch is typically used for fastening some rope to a carabiner. It is commonly used to fasten a climber to an anchor during a multi pitch climb.
Details on how to tie it can be found here.
Flat Overhand (European Death Knot)
Used to join two similar sized ropes for rappel. Despite the name, if dressed properly and with 12 inches of tail, this is a safe knot.
Details on how to tie it can be found here.
Water Knot
Used to join two ends of flat webbing together.
Details on how to tie it can be found here.
More knots
More climbing knots can be found here.