Knot Tutorials
Grab a piece of rope (line) or whatever you can find and start practicing these knots. Once you have the hang of one, start building muscle memory by practicing it over and over again. You can even do it while watching television. Follow this recommendation and you will soon be able to tie them all blindfolded!!
Below each video is a stop animation of each knot if you are having any trouble. Once you have mastered our knots, Boy Scout Sean, who found our page and found it useful recommends going here to learn many other knots! Thanks, Sean!
Bowline:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rGROTyDv88
Here is an animated version of the bowline.
Two Half Hitches:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgB2_lwB_dI
Here is an animated version of the half-hitch.
Cleat Hitch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BBqsF72xNSU
Here is an animated version of the cleat hitch.
Sheet Bend:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3reZ3NuGaQ
Here is an animated version of the sheet bend.
Figure-eight:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEViTAkUbMU
Here is an animated version of the figure 8.
Chain Hitch:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8vnLUOURoU
Extra Credit:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX4Zr0vdGHE
Here is an animated version of coiling lines.
While not required to pass our Basic rating test (though it might be added in the future), this video will come in handy when stowing lines after use.
