Animated Knots is the world's leading site for learning how to tie knots of any kind. From Boating Knots, Fishing Knots and Climbing Knots to how to tie a Tie, or even Surgical Knots — we’ve got it covered.

Knots in Alphabetical Order. There are 196 knots listed (animated) and 374 total knots as some knots are known by several names. Select by Activity, Type or Search for Knots.

The eight knots in this section are the most basic knots - the building blocks of knot tying. They illustrate the fundamental principles of knot tying. Many are also components of other knots or they provide the underlying structure.

Welcome to Boating Knots. These animated knots are primarily for boaters, but many are useful for anyone who uses rope and values safety. Selection. The selection of knots is based on many years of sailing combined with feedback and advice from several helpful captains. The knots are arranged in alphabetical order. Boating Knot Characteristics

Essential Knots by Category. There are a large number of knots on this site. Learn which knots are essential to know if you are boating, fishing, climbing, climbing trees, scouting, etc.

Welcome to Climbing Knots. These animated knots are for climbers, rescue workers, arborists, tower-climbers, and others who use rope in man-carrying applications. Selection. This selection is based on consultation with, and feedback from, many experienced climbers. Omissions

Fishing knots are designed to be tied in monofilament or braided fishing line and to run through the eyes and rings of a fishing rod or rig. Fishing line is cheap. The emphasis, therefore, is on compactness and reliability with no interest in being able to untie them.

This page shows a selection of the knots commonly used to make rope hitches. This category includes: Slide and Grip Hitches; Quick-Release Hitches; and, Plain Rope Hitches. Some Fishing Knots function as Slide and Grip Knots.

Most Popular Knots The Bowline Knot makes a reasonably secure loop in the end of a piece of rope. It has many uses such as to fasten a mooring line to a ring or a post.

These animated knots are described for scouts, but most of them have critical uses in other environments. The selection of knots is based on consultation with many scouting leaders and a review of the requirements by some national organizations.