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Loop Knots

A collection of loop knots with detailed tying instructions.

Alpine Butterfly Loop - Loop knot tying instructions

Alpine Butterfly Loop

Secure mid-rope loop for climbing and rescue

Bowline (One Hand) - Loop knot tying instructions

Bowline (One Hand)

Creates a secure loop with one hand.

Bowline with Stopper - Loop knot tying instructions

Bowline with Stopper

Secure loop knot with an overhand stopper.

Double Bowline - Loop knot tying instructions

Double Bowline

Secure climbing loop, easier to untie when weighted.

Figure 8 Directional Loop - Loop knot tying instructions

Figure 8 Directional Loop

Secure mid-rope loop for one-directional loads

Figure Eight Follow Through - Loop knot tying instructions

Figure Eight Follow Through

Secures rope to harness or anchor in climbing.

Figure-Eight Loop - Loop knot tying instructions

Figure-Eight Loop

Secure loop for climbing and rescue.

Fisherman's Loop - Loop knot tying instructions

Fisherman's Loop

Creates a fixed loop in rope for fishing leaders.

Midshipman's Hitch - Loop knot tying instructions

Midshipman's Hitch

Adjustable loop for securing lines under tension

Overhand Loop - Loop knot tying instructions

Overhand Loop

Quick fixed loop for non-critical attachments.

Perfection Loop - Loop knot tying instructions

Perfection Loop

Creates a secure fixed loop in thin lines or fishing leaders.

Poacher's Knot - Loop knot tying instructions

Poacher's Knot

Secure sliding loop for climbing, fishing, and gear.

Slipped Figure Eight - Loop knot tying instructions

Slipped Figure Eight

Adjustable loop for quick release in climbing/sailing.

Slipped Overhand Knot - Loop knot tying instructions

Slipped Overhand Knot

Quick-release loop for temporary bindings.

Surgeon's Loop - Loop knot tying instructions

Surgeon's Loop

Strong fixed loop for fishing lines

Water Bowline - Loop knot tying instructions

Water Bowline

Secure loop knot for wet conditions.

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