Learn the Ropes - 3D Knot Cards (24 Designs)

Master the art of knot tying, one card at a time!

Each 3D printed Knot Card features one of 24 unique, real-world knot designs, carefully modeled for clarity and tactile learning. From classic bowlines to bends and hitches, these durable cards make it fun and rewarding to track your progress and grow your skills.

✅ High-quality 3D printed detail
✅ Compact, collectible card format
✅ Perfect for scouts, sailors, survivalists, and crafters
✅ Designed to work with the Knot Display Board (https://makerworld.com/en/models/1470473-knot-display-board)

Can you collect them all? Display your complete set on the custom board to showcase your knot-tying journey and inspire others to join in!  Check out my collection for additional knot reference cards found here: https://makerworld.com/en/collections/6083531-knot-reference-cards

🔗 Learn. Collect. Display.

Click the links below to see an animation demonstrating how to tie the 24 designs which are included.

Anchor Hitch (Fisherman's Hitch/Bend)
Knot to attach line to anchor
https://www.animatedknots.com/anchor-hitch-knot

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

Cleat Hitch
Attach rope to cleat
https://www.animatedknots.com/cleat-hitch-halyard-knot

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

Double Fisherman’s Bend
Join two ropes
https://www.animatedknots.com/double-fishermans-bend-knot

Double Overhand Stopper
Reliable stopper
https://www.animatedknots.com/double-overhand-stopper-knot

Double Sheet Bend
Joins two ropes when different sizes
https://www.animatedknots.com/sheet-bend-knot

Figure 8 Follow Through Loop
Closed loop, good hold
https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-follow-through-loop-knot

Figure 8 Knot
Non-binding, quick stopper
https://www.animatedknots.com/figure-8-knot

Heaving Line Knot
Temporary weight at end of line
https://www.animatedknots.com/heaving-line-knot

Overhand Knot
Simple knot
https://www.animatedknots.com/overhand-knot

Prusik Knot
Slide and grip knot
https://www.animatedknots.com/prusik-knot

Rolling Hitch - Ashley Version 1 & 2
Slide and grip knot (on pole)
https://www.animatedknots.com/rolling-hitch-knot

Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches
Secure a rope to a post
https://www.animatedknots.com/round-turn-two-half-hitches-knot

Sheepshank
Unreliable knot to shorten a rope
https://www.animatedknots.com/sheepshank-knot

Sheet Bend
Joins two ropes
https://www.animatedknots.com/sheet-bend-knot

Square Knot (Reef)
Simple way to join 2 ropes
https://www.animatedknots.com/square-knot

Super Munter Hitch
Control descent of heavy load
https://www.animatedknots.com/super-munter-hitch-knot

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

Timber Hitch
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

Water Bowline
Extra secure, easy to undo
https://www.animatedknots.com/water-bowline-knot

Zeppelin Bend
Join two ropes, avoid jamming
https://www.animatedknots.com/zeppelin-bend-knot