List of hitch knots

A hitch is a type of knot used for binding rope to an object.

Physical theory of hitches[]

A simple mathematical theory of hitches has been proposed by Bayman^[1] and extended by Maddocks and Keller.^[2] It makes predictions that are approximately correct when tested empirically.^[3]

Alphabetical list of hitch knots[]

Knot	Description	Image
Adjustable grip hitch	A simple and useful friction hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack.
Alternate ring hitching	A type of ringbolt hitching formed with a series of alternate left and right hitches made around a ring
Anchor bend	A knot used for attaching a rope to a ring
Bale sling hitch	A knot which traditionally uses a continuous loop of strap to form a cow hitch around an object in order to hoist or lower it.
Barrel hitch	The "barrel hitch" and "barrel sling," named for their use in hoisting cargo aboard ships, are a simple yet effective way to suspend an object.
Becket hitch	Any hitch that is made on an eye loop, i.e., on a becket.
Blackwall hitch	A temporary means of attaching a rope to a hook.
Blake's hitch	A friction hitch commonly used by arborists and tree climbers as an ascending knot.
Boom hitch	A rather robust and secure method of attaching a line, or rope to a fixed object like a pipe, post, or sail boom
Buntline hitch	A knot used for attaching a rope to an object. It is formed by passing the working end around an object, then making a clove hitch around the rope's standing part, taking care that the turns of the clove hitch progress towards the object rather than away from it.
Cat's paw	A knot used for connecting a rope to an object.
	A knot used to connect a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar to the , but formed with successive Clove hitch knots.
Clove hitch	A clove hitch is two successive half-hitches around an object.
Continuous ring hitching	A series of identical hitches made around a ring
Cow hitch	A hitch knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Double overhand noose	A hitch knot used to bind a rope to a carabiner.
Farrimond friction hitch	A quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension.
Garda hitch	A ratcheting knot used to disallow dual direction rope travel.
Gripping sailor's hitch	A secure, jam-proof hitch used to tie one rope to another, or a rope to a pole, boom, spar, etc., when the pull is lengthwise along the object.
Ground-line hitch	A type of knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Half hitch	A simple overhand knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part.
Halter hitch	A type of knot used to connect a rope to an object.
Highpoint hitch	A type of knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Highwayman's hitch	A quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly.
Hitching tie	A simple knot used to tie off stuff sacks that allows quick access as it unties quickly.
Icicle hitch	A knot for connecting to a post when weight is applied to an end running parallel to the post in a specific direction.
Improved clinch knot	Also known as the Salmon Knot, a knot that is often used for securing a fishing line to a hook or lure.
Killick hitch	A type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects.
Knute hitch	A knot used to attach a lanyard of small stuff to a marlingspike or other tool.
Magnus hitch	A knot used to attach a rope to a rod, pole, or other rope. (See also Rolling hitch
	A knot used to attach a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar in appearance to the , but a succession of overhand knots.
Marlinespike hitch	A temporary knot used to attach a rod to a rope in order to form a handle.
Midshipman's hitch	An adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension.
Munter hitch	A simple knot, commonly used by climbers and cavers as part of a life-lining or belay system
Ossel hitch	A knot used to attach a rope or line to an object.
Palomar knot	A knot that is used for securing a fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel.
Pile hitch	A kind of hitch, which is a knot used for attaching rope to a pole or other structure.
Pipe hitch	A hitch-type knot used to secure smooth cylindrical objects.
Prusik knot	A friction hitch or knot used to put a loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering, caving, rope rescue, and by arborists.
Round turn and two half-hitches
Sailor's hitch	A secure, jam-proof hitch.
Siberian hitch	A knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Slippery hitch	A knot used to attach a line to a rod or bar.
Snell knot	A hitch knot used to attach an eyed fishing hook to fishing line.
Snuggle hitch	A modification of the clove hitch
Taut-line hitch	An adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension.
Tensionless hitch	An anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue.
Timber hitch	A knot used to attach a single length of rope to a cylindrical object.
Trilene knot	A multi-purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures.
Trucker's hitch	A compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers.
Tugboat hitch (Lighterman's hitch)	An easy release knot ideal for heavy towing.
Tumble hitch	A quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly.
Two half-hitches	A type of knot, specifically a binding knot or hitch knot.
Uni knot	A multi purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching the fishing line to the arbor of a reel, for joining lines, and for attaching lures, snaps, and swivels.

This list is incomplete; you can help by . (August 2008)

Distinguishing between a half hitch and a marline hitch

See also[]

• List of knots
• Knot
• Single hitch

References[]