This knot is very useful for adjusting tie downs quickly and easily. For example, a tarp could be held down by a series of these knots and be made very tight so the wind cannot make it rise, and ...

To tie it: Make a loop with the working end of the rope (the part that’s being tied) on top. Wrap the rope around an anchor, bring the working end up through the loop, wrap down and around the ...

Rope knot. (Photo by John Schandelmeier) A clove hitch is used to quickly tie a boat to a post or pipe. In the days of the Old West, you would see cowboys tie their horse to the hitching rail in ...

Tie a second overhand knot. Pull the ends tightly so that they make a neat, square knot. How to Tie a Bowline Knot Hold the two ends of your rope together, then lay your rope flat on a table.

We know that some knots hold better than others, but the why of it hasn't been so clear. Special fibers that change color under strain are providing some answers.