Basic Knots
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Adapted from PRO-PLAN CHART NO.5
Reef Knot
The Reef knot is used for:
- First aid - to tie a sling,
- Tying parcels.
Sheet Bend
The Sheet bend is used to:
- Join two ropes - especially if the ropes are of different thickness.
Round turn and 2 half hitches
The Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches is a basic knot for attaching a rope to a pole.
Sheep Shank
The Sheepshank is used to shorten or strengthen a rope.
Clove Hitch
The Clove hitch is used to:
- start a square lashing.
- end all lashings.
Bowline
The Bowline is known as "the Queen of Knots".
Used to make a non-slip loop in the end of a rope.
Timber Hitch
