Bowline

A commonly used knot to tie a loop in the end of a rope. It has the advantage of not jamming

Clove Hitch

Use to attach a rope to a pole, this knot provide a quick and secure result. It rarely jams, and can in fact suffer from the hitch unrolling under tension if the pole can turn. Often used to start and finish lashings.

Figure Eight Knot

A useful "Stop" knot to temporarily bulk out the end of a rope or cord, the finished knot looks like its name.

Fisherman's Knot

The Fisherman's knot is used to tie two ropes of equal thickness together. It is used by fishermen to join fishing line, and is very effective with small diameter strings and twines.

Cow Hitch

The Cow Hitch knot is used to loosely attach a rope to a spar or ring. The knot has two redeeming features, it is easy to tie, and it does not jam. However, it will slip fairly easily along the spar, and may slip undone when tied using man made fibre ropes.

Rolling Hitch

One of the most underated knots in Scouting and Guiding, the Rolling hitch is used to attach one rope to a second, in such a manner that the first rope can be easily slid along the second.

Round turn and Two Half Hitches

Used to secure a rope to a pole, or to start or finish a lashing.

Sheep Shank

The Sheepshank is a shortening knot, which enables a rope to be shortened non-destructively.

Sheetbend

The Sheetbend is commonly used to tie two ropes of unequal thickness together.

Square Knot

An excellent general purpose knot for tying two pieces of string or twine together. However, it cannot be overly stressed that the Reef knot is not a long term or secure knot, and it should only be used to finish parcels or bindings

Thumb Knot

This is the simplist knot of all. It is commonly use to temporarily "stop" the end of a fraying rope.

Timber Hitch

Used to attach a rope to a log, or where security is not an issue. This knot tightens under strain, but comes undone extremely easily when the rope is slack.