List of hitch knots
Physical theory of hitches
A simple mathematical theory of hitches has been proposed by Bayman[1] and extended by Maddocks and Keller.[2] It makes predictions that are approximately correct when tested empirically.[3]
Alphabetical list of hitch knots
Knot | Description | Image |
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Adjustable grip hitch | A simple and useful friction hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack. | ![]() |
Alternate ring hitching | A type of ringbolt hitching formed with a series of alternate left and right hitches made around a ring | ![]() |
Anchor bend | A knot used for attaching a rope to a ring | ![]() |
Bale sling hitch | A knot which traditionally uses a continuous loop of strap to form a cow hitch around an object in order to hoist or lower it. | ![]() |
Barrel hitch | The "barrel hitch" and "barrel sling," named for their use in hoisting cargo aboard ships, are a simple yet effective way to suspend an object. | ![]() |
Becket hitch | Any hitch that is made on an eye loop, i.e., on a becket. | ![]() |
Blackwall hitch | A temporary means of attaching a rope to a hook. | ![]() |
Blake's hitch | A friction hitch commonly used by arborists and tree climbers as an ascending knot. | ![]() |
Boom hitch | A rather robust and secure method of attaching a line, or rope to a fixed object like a pipe, post, or sail boom | ![]() |
Bottom-loaded release hitch | ||
Buntline hitch | A knot used for attaching a rope to an object. It is formed by passing the working end around an object, then making a clove hitch around the rope's standing part, taking care that the turns of the clove hitch progress towards the object rather than away from it. | ![]() |
Cat's paw | A knot used for connecting a rope to an object. | ![]() |
Chain hitch | A knot used to connect a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar to the marline hitch, but formed with successive Clove hitch knots. | |
Clinging clara | ||
Clove hitch | A clove hitch is two successive half-hitches around an object. | ![]() |
Continuous ring hitching | A series of identical hitches made around a ring | ![]() |
Cow hitch variant | ||
Cow hitch with toggle | ||
Cow hitch | A hitch knot used to attach a rope to an object. | ![]() |
Double overhand noose | A hitch knot used to bind a rope to a carabiner. | ![]() |
Farrimond friction hitch | A quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension. | ![]() |
Garda hitch | A ratcheting knot used to disallow dual direction rope travel. | ![]() |
Gripping sailor's hitch | A secure, jam-proof hitch used to tie one rope to another, or a rope to a pole, boom, spar, etc., when the pull is lengthwise along the object. | ![]() |
Ground-line hitch | A type of knot used to attach a rope to an object. | ![]() |
Half hitch | A simple overhand knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part. | ![]() |
Halter hitch | A type of knot used to connect a rope to an object. | ![]() |
Highpoint hitch | A type of knot used to attach a rope to an object. | |
Highwayman's hitch | A quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly. | ![]() |
Hitching tie | A simple knot used to tie off stuff sacks that allows quick access as it unties quickly. | ![]() |
Icicle hitch | A knot for connecting to a post when weight is applied to an end running parallel to the post in a specific direction. | ![]() |
Killick hitch | A type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects. | ![]() |
Knute hitch | A knot used to attach a lanyard of small stuff to a marlingspike or other tool. | |
Magnus hitch | A knot used to attach a rope to a rod, pole, or other rope. (See also Rolling hitch | ![]() |
Marline Hitching | A knot used to attach a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar in appearance to the Chain Hitch, but a succession of overhand knots. | |
Marlinespike hitch | A temporary knot used to attach a rod to a rope in order to form a handle. | ![]() |
Midshipman's hitch | An adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension. | ![]() |
Munter hitch | A simple knot, commonly used by climbers and cavers as part of a life-lining or belay system | ![]() |
Ossel hitch | A knot used to attach a rope or line to an object. | ![]() |
Palomar knot | A knot that is used for securing a fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel. | ![]() |
Pile hitch | A kind of hitch, which is a knot used for attaching rope to a pole or other structure. | ![]() |
Pipe hitch | A hitch-type knot used to secure smooth cylindrical objects. | ![]() |
Prusik knot | A friction hitch or knot used to put a loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering, caving, rope rescue, and by arborists. | ![]() |
Reverse half hitches | ||
Round turn and two half-hitches | ![]() | |
Sailor's hitch | A secure, jam-proof hitch. | ![]() |
Siberian hitch | A knot used to attach a rope to an object. | ![]() |
Slippery hitch | A knot used to attach a line to a rod or bar. | ![]() |
Snell knot | A hitch knot used to attach an eyed fishing hook to fishing line. | |
Snuggle hitch | A modification of the clove hitch | ![]() |
Taunt-line hitch | An adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension. | ![]() |
Tensionless hitch | An anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue. | |
Timber hitch | A knot used to attach a single length of rope to a cylindrical object. | |
Trilene knot | A multi-purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures. | |
Trucker's hitch | A compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers. | ![]() |
Tugboat hitch (Lighterman's hitch) | An easy release knot ideal for heavy towing. | |
Tumble hitch | A quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly. | |
Two half-hitches | A type of knot, specifically a binding knot or hitch knot. | ![]() |
Uni knot | A multi purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching the fishing line to the arbor of a reel, for joining lines, and for attaching lures, snaps, and swivels. | ![]() |
![](../I/m/Half_hitch_versus_marline_hitch.png)
Distinguishing between a half hitch and a marline hitch
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See also
- List of knots
- Knot
- Single hitch
References
- Bayman, Benjamin F. (1977). "Theory of hitches". American Journal of Physics. 45: 185. doi:10.1119/1.10652.
- Maddocks, J. H.; Keller, J. B. (1987). "Ropes in Equilibrium". SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics. 47 (6): 1185–1200. doi:10.1137/0147080.
- Crowell, Ben. "The physics of knots". Retrieved 2014-06-29.
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