A bowline knot is a simple one to learn, and it’s very strong.effective it requires a load on each end, and it has been known to slip.
To tie a clove hitch, work from left to right. Make a loop somewhere
along the length of the rope. Then make a second identical loop to the
immediate right of the first. Stack the second (right) loop on top of the first.
Place both loops over the pole and pull the free ends of the rope to tighten.
If you’re tying a clove hitch to a standing object such as a tree, begin by
wrapping the rope once around the tree. After the working end of the rope
passes around the tree, it should cross over the main stem of the rope. Wrap the
working end of the rope around the tree again, this time passing it through the
loop you’ve just created. Pull both ends of the rope taut to finish the knot.
Figure Eight (and Double Figure Eight): Though traditionally used in
climbing, the figure eight and double figure eight are also great for tying
rope to other objects. They bind so well, though, that untying them can be
a real chore. Make a long loop by passing the working end of the rope back
under the main rope stem. Cross the working end over the main rope stem
and pass it up through the loop from the bottom. Repeat this procedure
for the double figure eight.
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