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Hitches are knots used to tie a rope to an object or to another rope. Mouse over the knot name below to see a description of that knot. Hitches are essential knots for climbers, arborists, sailors and anyone needing to tie a rope to something!

Adjustable Grip Hitch
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Adjustable Grip Hitch
Sliding friction hitch

Anchor Bend
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Anchor Bend
A good knot for tying an anchor to a rope.

Autoblock Knot
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Autoblock Knot
Friction knot for descending/rappelling

Bachmann Knot
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Bachmann Knot
Friction hitch for ascending and descending.

Barrel Hitch
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Barrel Hitch
Use to hoist a barrel or drum.

Blake’s Hitch
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Blake’s Hitch
Arborist ascending/descending friction knot.

Boom Hitch
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Boom Hitch
Attach a rope to a sail boom or any fixed object.

Buntline Hitch
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Buntline Hitch
Tie items to the end of a rope.

Butcher's Knot
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Butcher's Knot
Tie up roasts and other meat

Cat's Paw
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Cat's Paw
Use for attaching a sling to a hook

Cleat Hitch
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Cleat Hitch
Use to tie a rope to a cleat on a boat or dock.

Clove Hitch
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Clove Hitch
A simple knot to tie a rope to a post.

Clove Hitch on a Bight
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Clove Hitch on a Bight
Clove Hitch tied in middle of rope

Constrictor Knot
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Constrictor Knot
Tie up bundles of items.

Cow Hitch
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Cow Hitch
Tie a rope to a post or object.

Distel Hitch
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Distel Hitch
Arborist friction hitch.

Girth Hitch
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Girth Hitch
Attach a strap loop to an object.

Half Hitch
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Half Hitch
Basic overhand knot.

Halter Hitch
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Halter Hitch
A quick release type of knot

Halyard Hitch
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Halyard Hitch
Compact and reliable knot for shackles & rings

Highwayman's Hitch
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Highwayman's Hitch
Quick release knot

Icicle Hitch
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Icicle Hitch
Slide and grip knot useful to hoist a post.

Klemheist Knot
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Klemheist Knot
Climber

Knute Hitch
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Knute Hitch
Attach a lanyard to an object.

Lark's Head
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Lark's Head
AKA Cow Hitch

Marl
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Marl
Secure long rolls such as carpet..

Marlinspike Hitch
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Marlinspike Hitch
Temporary knot to make a handle

Midshipman's Hitch
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Midshipman's Hitch
Create an adjustable loop.

Mooring Hitch
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Mooring Hitch
Quick release knot.

Munter Hitch
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Munter Hitch
Climbing belay knot.

Ossel Hitch
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Ossel Hitch
Small and tough little hitch

Pile Hitch
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Pile Hitch
Attach a rope to an object.

Prusik Hitch
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Prusik Hitch
Secures a movable loop to another line.

Rolling Bend
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Rolling Bend
Secure a line to a post.

Rolling Hitch
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Rolling Hitch
Secure a line to a post.

Schwabisch Hitch
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Schwabisch Hitch
Arborist friction hitch.

Sledge Knot
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Sledge Knot
Bind things together very firmly

Slip Knot
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Slip Knot
Another knot for a sliding loop.

Slipped Buntline
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Slipped Buntline
A quick release knot.

Slipped Clove Hitch
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Slipped Clove Hitch
Quick release Clove Hitch

Strangle Knot
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Strangle Knot
Tie up the ends of sacks or bundles.

Strap Knot
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Strap Knot
AKA Girth Hitch

Tautline Hitch
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Tautline Hitch
An adjustable knot.

Tautline Hitch to Rope
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Tautline Hitch to Rope
A movable knot on another line or object.

Timber Hitch
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Timber Hitch
Secure a rope around a post.

Transom Knot
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Transom Knot
A lashing knot that ties two poles together.

Trucker’s Hitch
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Trucker’s Hitch
Load securing knot.

Tumble Hitch
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Tumble Hitch
A good quick release knot.

Valdotain Tresse
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Valdotain Tresse
Arborist ascending/descending knot.

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