15 Essential Hitch Knots

10 Most Useful Knots To Know - • Top 10 Knots To Know
0:28 Half Hitch
1:26 Clove Hitch
4:07 Spar Hitch
5:32 Picket Line Hitch, Ground Line Hitch
6:14 Constrictor Hitch, Constrictor Knot
7:40 Boom Hitch
9:07 Pile Hitch, Post Hitch
9:34 Buntline Hitch
10:25 Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
11:13 Anchor Hitch, Anchor Bend, Fisherman's Bend
12:16 Taut Line Hitch
13:48 Midshipman's Hitch
15:02 Prusik Hitch, Adapted Prusik Loop Knot
17:30 Farrimond Friction Hitch
19:14 Trucker's Hitch

[@andycropp7114]

This is probably the clearest instructional knotting video I’ve ever found, and I’ve watched a lot. I would actually recommend it to my scouts. I have never said that about a knotting video before, you use clear terminology and show clear demonstrations. Fantastic!

[@paulwyleciol3459]

I felt the same! SUBSCRIBED!

[@KenFullman]

He missed a vital point on the truckers hitch. When you create that "slip knot", there are two ways of making it. Only one of those works. So following his instructions you only have a 50% chance of getting it right. To create that slip knot you simply make a loop, then pull a loop of the cord through this first loop. But it's important that the second loop you pull through is on the free end of the line. not the other side.

[@jonasm1728]

Thanks for finally clarifying the difference between Tautline and Midmanship's hitch for me!

[@TON-vz3pe]

This is by far the best illustrated Knots and Hitches I have ever seen on KZbin. I already know 8 Different knots. But your list is awesome. The video deserves to be on the top of the algorithm.

[@inertial_salmon]

For the trucker's hitch (I use it for everything) I find that going through the slip knot loop twice is much more useful. What that does (although the direction you wrap/pull in matters so it might take another try) is it creates a little hitch that only tightens one way and holds it's tension. That allows you to really tighten the rope and then tie the half hitch to secure it when you're done. To untie it, you untie the half hitch and pass the end of the rope in back in between the slip knot loop, which will release the pressure

[@bradyfilm]

That is a truckers hitch the way I was taught it, by a trucker...

[@inertial_salmon]

@@bradyfilm what do you mean by that?

[@bradyfilm]

@@inertial_salmon I mean that is the correct way to use the hitch.

[@inertial_salmon]

@@bradyfilm afaik both are equally valid, and the double loop introduces way more friction to the rope than some people are comfortable with. That being said, I don't mind abusing ropes I won't be hanging on, so I usually go with the double loop

[@bradyfilm]

@@inertial_salmon Thanks for your reply, after many years of transporting loads in rigids, taut-liners and open trailers one thing I know is, loads move and tarps come slack even when you are camping and there is a bit of wind. However there is more than one way to skin a cat and I have seen some really clever variations on what we would call "standard" knots, I just think in terms of transport more tension is better most of the time but most people should stick with ratchet straps. Happy trails and tight lines buddy.

[@josephjames1726]

One of the best instructional videos I’ve ever seen. Clear concise understandable

[@newgunguy4176]

My favorite friction knot is the asymmetric prusik. That knot you invented is pretty sweet.

[@johntalley175]

Really great tutorial I recognize the trucker hitch. As a kid we moved alot.

[@cottondai]

Excellent progression of knots.

[@martinhafner2201]

The really neat thing about the clove hitch is that you can tie it while the standing end is under load. As long as you pull on the working end, you can hold against a pretty heavy load. A classic stabilizing tie off is to tie a 2 half hitches to the standing line. It is used by circus workers. One man can hold his load, tie the clove hitch, adjust the settings by working the tail of the clove hitch and then stabilize it with a two half hitches when things are lined up.

[@gr8tno]

Awesome thanks l can't wait to show these hitch variations to my daughter. It seems like you know every knot there is and your instructions are terrific. I can't wait to see your next video. The only thing I'd recommend is using a brighter colored rope for better visibility just like the one you used on uniting with loops video. Thanks again.

[@martinhafner2201]

I hadn't seen the ferryman's friction hitch before! Really nice. Especially good for when you have a whole bunch of extra rope and don't want to work through the whole coil.

[@w.7194]

You must get so tired of people telling you are an awesome teacher cause you are....lol...one of the best knot tying videos I've seen to date thanks so very much sir.

[@BeADad2447]

I have to transport people in the trunk of my car all the time! This will help me so much, thank you!

[@metrodorusskepsis1574]

Great, thank you for the input, Sir. That is a really useful choice of hitches - knots.

[@davidmadisontheguardian]

I love how you worked up from basics. I had the hardest time tying an overhand knot; until I devised a simple system. Just tie a 6 and say "over". The working end goes over the standing end in the shape of a six. When you flip it over so that it looks like a pretzel with the crossing at the top... I noticed that the working end come UP or IN towards you. Apparently, there are left hand and right hand overhand knots. Don't know what this one is; but I wanted to make sure that I understood basics. When you do, you can confidently move forward to the next hardest knot or hitch. The progression becomes smooth and logical; rather than jumping around and wondering whether to bring the working end over or under, or to the left or the right. Of course, when you get really good, you can learn to tie knots in a mirror fashion; such as the Bowline. The Bowline can be tied left or right, with working end inside or outside the bigger loop. There are still some knots or loops, such as the bottle knot, that can confuse me; but the more I practice, the more I understand the GENERAL LOGIC of how to form knots. Great video. I subscribed after watching a few of these knot videos of yours.

[@largo5348]

This by far was the best instructions I've ever seen on how to tie knots.

[@develentsai3215]

I use farrimond friction hitch knot to tie to my hammock so can slide up and down to adjust my hammock position and it works great!

[@officeadministrator4325]

You did a lot of work for this video. Clear concise and easy to understand and learn. Really appreciate you taking the time. I have 153 videos so far. When I watch TV I practice the knots. When I forget a knot I pull up one of the videos to do the knot correctly. Thanks again

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you. I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@johnmatchett3548]

Nicely filmed. This would be the video to have with you when you can't quite remember that useful knot that you remember practicing but forgot! A couple of new taughtline hitches there that were new to me. Variation of truckers hitch with additional loop to take it to 4:1 is worth learning and really takes the tension to a new level of your type and the anchor points can take it. Long John

[@grege2864]

i rarely comment on videos. this is the best video on knots on the internet

[@vicpetrishak1077]

Very well done ! Your trucker’s hitch uses a slip knot , an alpine butterfly loop works well and will not slip under great tension ,

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you

[@garyblackerby3226]

The video demonstration was very helpful to me!

[@txtoolcrib]

Always glad to help, I'll try to make an effort to get more knot videos uploaded.

[@w.7194]

Awesome teacher you are...thanks for this.

[@txtoolcrib]

Absolutely

[@festilina]

Superb explanations. Thanks for this

[@larrymorse6875]

Best Rope Tying Video in the world.

[@JBullock54]

Great video. You covered pretty much everything! One of the best I’ve seen. There is a variant on the anchor hitch I would like to share: the second half hitch comes up through the loop again instead of the standing part. Don’t know if it’s that much more secure or if it really needs to be, but just a cool way of tying it

[@therealronswanson]

When tying the truckers hitch, if you go around the loop twice the hitch sinches on itself and you dont need to pinch on it while finishing it off. Corporals corner here on youtube displayed this in one of his knot tying videos and thats how ive been tying it ever since.

[@wswerv1]

Thanks. You do a great job showing how these knots are tied

[@ericrobbins6953]

Excellent instruction!

[@MichaelCZUSA]

The Siberian Hitch is great for the first tie-off of the truckers hitch....or anytime you need one end secured. You could probably find it at Ashley's Book of Knots. Another I use frequently out camping is the Marlin Spike. Lastly, the Crawford hitch. Not found in any books. Tie the taunt line hitch then after the wrapping of the standing end, go over BOTH lines at the top and finish it off with your slippery hitch to secure it. Great video here. Explained and shown very well.

[@p4inmaker]

Seems like a good collection of very useful and practical to set up knots, thanks for posting this.

[@txtoolcrib]

You bet

[@TJB270]

Fantastic video! For the clove hitch added security, thank you for pointing out that the extra half hitch is more secure when tied around the object instead of the standing part. I always felt that to be true

[@darkframepictures]

Add two half hitches around the standing end and you’re good again in case the object is very big and you cant secure around it like that 😉

[@jackdallwitz5086]

Excellent tutorial - thank you!

[@daleweller5193]

This is one of the best rope tutorials that I have seen.

[@txtoolcrib]

I appreciate that, thank you.

[@DGA2000]

Very well explained and well presented. I learned a lot. Thank you!

[@phoenix21studios]

the bowline and figure 8 trace through are what I use.

[@raijinmadapaka]

Just added the Farrimond hitch to my arsenal. Thanks!

[@txtoolcrib]

A very good knot to know. Hope you find some uses for it.

[@harrickvharrick3957]

I am really thankful for seeing the last three, none of which I knew how to make - thank you!! There is a version of the Trucker's Hitch that is self-fastening when pulled to tighten. I would not know how to do it but I saw it being used for packing little packets of wood of various, unpredictable size at a wood sawing facility near me. I am gonna pay them a visit and try to get it! The clove hitch with half hitch is counterproductive: the half hitch added later on keeps the rope coming from the primal knot in precisely the wrong direction for allowing it to self-tighten. It is like it is designed to make that clove hitch slip. One way one can add extra certainty to clove hitch, that normally would not come loose anyway, however is putting a genuine double knot or a (slip) version thereof thereof over it .

[@Assgasyoda]

For the truckers hitch. If you send the cord through the loop twice it makes it a self tensioning hitch. Very handy.

[@naturecalls3465]

Thank you very much for sharing!

[@gmackuk]

Finally clear well explained and good examples given where these knots would be used. Great simple video 👍

[@txtoolcrib]

I’m planning on doing 6 videos in the near future about knots. Basic (essential) knots for the first video, then 5 videos breaking down my choice of the 50 best knots you can learn.

[@stevestory8483]

@@txtoolcribwhat knot book do you recommend?

[@mingshey]

I happened to make a hitch out of the power cord of my coffee grinder while trying to wrap it around the body of the grinder itself a few years ago. It looked somewhat like the spar hitch but the third wrapping came from between the first and second wrapping, instead of outside both as in the spar hitch. And the three wrappings crossed one another in a cyclic way. I expected it had already been discovered and named as there are already so many variations of knots and hitches. Today I found out that it was called Miller’s knot(ABOK #1242). I wish you covered this knot some time in the future.

[@michaelcariello6233]

This vid definitely went into the knots “how to” library.

[@txtoolcrib]

Just scratching the surface actually. There are literally over 3000 known knots.

[@Stealthiker]

Well Done! Clean,Clear and easy to understand without all the fluff nonsense

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to watch.

[@Maggioretom]

Real useful! Thank you very much!

[@txtoolcrib]

You’re most welcome

[@dwarfusinterruptus9314]

Great video. Submit your modified Prussik to a knot guild! 3 hitches to consider in future are; Adjustable Grip Hitch (and slipped version) Evenk (Siberian) Hitch Painters (Highwayman) All three are very easy to learn and tie.

[@txtoolcrib]

Those are great suggestions.

[@joedart2932]

Awesome..first multi tools and flash lights and now knots 👍. I often use a hitch l learned working on a salmon seiner for a season in prince william sound AK. They called it the buoy knot although it's not the lobster buoy knot. I can't find an example of it anywhere in books or on the internet but it works great for most hitch applications. My guess is a lot of knots that are common place in some area's or fields do not get written down or recorded so to speak.

[@knightingalesaid]

Excellent video on knots. Thanks!

[@markfromaustralia1594]

I really appreciate the time you took to help us out, cheers mate

[@rickbosworth422]

I've been tying a bight in the final half hitch of your Prusic friction knot. Seems to still be very secure but makes it easier to untie.

[@nomadicgrenada]

Great video brother. For an auto locking truckers hitch, when you pass the free end through your slip knot, pass it through again, and then pull and it'll lock and then finish with a standard hitch below it. Great for hammocks and tool rolls. Subbed.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you very much. I actually have a video dedicated to the automatic trucker’s hitch as well.

[@StevenSampsonHorseDentist]

Nice video! I used to use a timber hitch to skid smaller logs with a horse over ice and snow. It was a constricting hitch that rarely failed during a steady pull. The bigger logs inches required chains, but chains were heavy.

[@txtoolcrib]

The timber hitch is one I know, but I don’t ever recall a real life scenario when I have used it.

[@randymarko486]

This video ROCKS !............. Great job and WELL done. The Prusik variation hitch you came up with , is INCREDIBLE....LOV IT...

[@txtoolcrib]

Thank you sir.

[@richarddiss1643]

AWESOME as always ! Thank You very much Sir, for sharing Your knowledge. That one is a Masterpiece Must have to put on favorites. It's being something like 20 times that I'm watching it, not to mention around 40 of Your other tutos, eventhought I'm watching other tutos from other KZbinrs. I particulary love this one like the top 10 or top 15 because, You have a very wise, logical methodology to describe these knots so it makes a good sens of learning and using them. Much Love, Greetings from France ^_^

[@Vibrant_Frequencies]

Brilliant video!

[@michaelzimmerman8959]

Thank you for the video. Nicely nicely done though I know most of the knots being a tree trimmer for the power company, but nicely done instructional, thanks again.

[@BladeWalker77]

Thanks, really interesting. I will practice.

[@EiderJChavesC2]

Awesome video!. Thank you for sharing!. 😁 😁 😁

[@stacysmeader6228]

Excellent job

[@davidlee6461]

Thanks again

[@adrianbratescu7015]

6 star out of 5 if I could give you. BRILIANT!!!

[@refaiabdeen5943]

Cheers Mate!

[@leandrocampos3431]

Excelente vídeo 👏👏👏

[@davidtate4500]

Yes like others have said really clearly explained. Was surprised that the bowline was not included in your list. Another really interesting friction knot is the icicle hitch, only the friction from the icicle hitch is not applied to the standing line but object your tying you’re knot too.

[@papayaman78]

Great video, shows knots others dont.

[@irkedoff]

Thank you.

[@kekipark77]

fantastic. great video

[@swnorcraft7971]

Good presentation and explanation. Like the Farriman friction hitch (questionable spelling). I might add to the Trucker's Hitch: On the starting slip knot, it needs to be tied in the right direction. The loop must be pulled from the side of the knot you will be tightening the load from. Thanks for sharing.

[@daverichards6557]

Hi This is a really informative bit of instruction. Plus, it’s incredibly well produced. Really like this a lot, great concept and can save your bacon as it were.

[@alexobeyayalayolo]

Best video I’ve seen by far !

[@everaldojrs1]

The best one is that kind of prusik! 17:30 I'll use it! Its easier to do than original prusik and easier to untie.

[@paulwyleciol3459]

SUBSCRIBED!!

[@clydedyson2147]

I see how you do a Trucker's Hitch, but every time I've used it in the same fashion as you did, I have a difficult time getting it to come completely undone. I have come up with a way to tie it that is much easier to untie. I simply put a full twist in my loop instead of half twist. It makes it easier to pull the knot out even after it has been subjected to a very heave bind. Just want to pass that along. Try it some time and let us know what you think of it. Excellent job on the video.

[@txtoolcrib]

I will. Farmer’s Loop is a great midline loop for the Trucker’s Hitch, it has the added benefit of being easy to untie as well.

[@cetyl2626]

I had a feeling one could make an integral prusik like the adapted or gerrymandering. Now I know how to finish it off!

[@bigviper64]

Check out some of the Chinese Rope/knot videos…they have a pretty simple Post Hitch

[@shinkano_]

thx for sharing your alteration of the prusik knot ... even this farrimond friction hitch seems very useful. btw - did this ever happen to you? everytime i meet new people and tell em about me learning knots, their first facial expressions hilariously are all the same =)

[@jvida405]

awesome

[@WaschyNumber1]

Nice video 👍 🖖

[@mulemouse]

very well done not purdy well done.

[@thesavo]

Your videos are invaluable. How can you tie a pulley on to the middle of a rope?

[@olegsl3726]

Добрый день. Благодарю вас за интересные узлы! Вам удачи!! 🖐️🖐️🖐️

[@txtoolcrib]

Дякую, що знайшли час на перегляд.

[@Mikha1y4]

I tried to locate the Boom hitch in the ABOK, and failed, perhaps I was inattentive and need to look in the hard copy... Anyway, it's a wonderful collection, and systematically/unhurriedly explained, plus a couple of beauties I've never came across! Thank you so very much!

[@txtoolcrib]

You’re very welcome.

[@jokbhoe2126]

Good one

[@vigilantezack]

Everybody knows the only knot you need is the granny knot. You want it more secure? Just keep tying more of them!

[@plumtiger1]

Great video man!

[@txtoolcrib]

Appreciate it!

[@aceman731]

Thanks for making me look like a bad..s at work today. I’m now a subscriber. Keep on making those videos.

[@txtoolcrib]

Thanks for the subscription. Care to elaborate?

[@xxxkahunaxxx]

What type and size of rope is the blue rope you are using? Love all your videos! Thanks!!

[@1rcbking]

You are an excellent teacher Sir. Thanks for sharing… So you say the knot you came up with is not a knot that is not recognized in all the books?

[@txtoolcrib]

Not that I have found.

[@jvega4252]

Thank you for taking time to make this video! I can finally finish modifying the frame of my 10' x 20' ft Canopy Carport and hopefully these knots will secure the frame to the cement blocks and endure the high winds we have in my area.

[@glennhernandez4366]

Keep it going

[@WOWKNOTS]

WOW:) I must do it:)

[@Yupppi]

Which one of the adjustable hitches would be the best for twine? I.e. a rope that has a lot of friction and even frays easily. I was tying my tomato supports with twine and I really like the farrimond friction hitch for the sturdiness and ease of tying, but noticed quickly that it's hard to get the knot even dressed properly and the adjusting on twine is a trick of its own. It was just grabbing itself really easily and formed twirls (or curl or whatever it would be called) that made it more difficult to dress. The simplest one with the least grip, taut line hitch? As expected the strength isn't the main concern since at best it's just holding a negligible weight against wind, just that the knot is easy to tie on twine and adjusts well, yet sticks to place. Basically in my head the knot itself should do the most lifting and protect the rope from too much friction against the main line so it doesn't bite and fray quickly.

[@ryanbeard1119]

Dude, you should fabricate your little knot rail wall mount and sell them, you got me wanting one for practicing

[@user-qd3pi5ji7q]

Nice, Would you consider an update but this time add information to where one might see the application of each variation? Why would one chose this on need to chose this knot over another.

[@lorenzomonteclaro4333]

9:30 i like this video excelent knots, tanks for…. Say 👍🏻

[@u.sonomabeach6528]

To make the clove hitch even stronger yet is to *tie clove hitch *continue with a half hitch *then finish with another half hitch on the opposite side(first half hitch after clove is on the right side of the knotted string with the working end facing away from you after the knot is complete, The second half hitch is on the left side of the knotted string with the working end ultimately facing toward you after the knot is complete(clove hitch starts in the middle then half hitch on right of clove and then half hitch on left of clove

[@sk8rdaniel]

I have been playing around with this also. I usually do the clove hitch and then a half hitch on the right side around the pole, and then tuck the working end under the standing end. You added another half hitch which would be better to prevent side to side slippage.

[@martinhafner2201]

Not sure why, but friction hitches make me happy.

[@LouisianaAstroRambler]

I had no idea there was this many damn knots, good lawd

[@lac.h9095]

👌

[@jeffhodge7333]

The Rigger's Hitch is a great substitute for the rolling hitch and midshipman's hitch. Check it out.

[@gordonkemsies22]

The Blake's hitch is a interesting friction hitch used in tree climbing that's basically designed to be a single legged Prusik hitch although it's more similar to a Klemheist. I recommend that one over the the makeshift version here as it's been extensively used and tested in life-supporting setups, although, as with most friction hitches, you may need to add one or two wraps to make sure it grabs properly.

[@azaba2007]

exactly my thoughts

[@txtoolcrib]

I’m a big fan of the Prusik, though I do like the Blake’s Hitch. I prefer the End Line Prusik (not shown in this video), wish I would have added it in retrospect, as well as a few others.