Scouts Knots Hitches and Bend Reference Card

Print this reference card and clip it to your gear when you need a quick reference while you are scouting or exploring the wilderness with a rope.

There are 7 common knots, hitches and a bend on this card.  Click on the links below to see an animation on how to form each one.

Bowline Knot
Secure Loop, easy to undo
https://www.animatedknots.com/bowline-knot

Clove Hitch
Temporary Hold
https://www.animatedknots.com/clove-hitch-knot-rope-end

Sheet Bend
Join two ropes (strong)
https://www.animatedknots.com/sheet-bend-knot

Square Knot
Simple join two ropes (weaker)
https://www.animatedknots.com/square-knot

Tautline Hitch
Adjustable line hitch
https://www.netknots.com/rope_knots/tautline-hitch

Timber Hitch
Used for towing a log
https://www.animatedknots.com/timber-hitch-knot

Two Half Hitches
Secure rope to ring, bar or pole
https://www.animatedknots.com/two-half-hitches-knot

Also check out the other kinds of Knot reference cards in my collection:

https://makerworld.com/en/collections/6083531-knot-reference-cards