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Rope Work
Diagonal Lashing | 
A diagonal lashing is ideal for joining to poles that do not come together at a right angle. They are able to join better at different angles but is perhaps not as strong as the square lashing due to its configuration.
Alpine Butterfly |
The alpine butterfly is a loop that you can create in the middle of a rope (without the ends). This makes it popular with climbers. It is useful when you want use the alpine butterfly to tension a rope as this will give you a mechanical advantage.
Rolling Hitch |
 The rolling hitch is a knot that can be used to tie a rope to a pole that will receive tension from an angle, possibly parallel to the pole.
Timber Hitch |
The timber hitch is used to secure a rope to an object. The intention is to drag or move that object and the timber hitch facilitates this. An example would be...
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Square Lashing |
The square lashing is a basic lashing used to join 2 poles together using rope. It can be used in many situations and is most commonly used in almost perfect cross joints.
Marlinspike Hitch |
The marlinspike hitch is essentially a running loop. It is very easy to tie and you could use the knot to tie a rope to a pole. However it would need to be under constant pressure to keep it's grip. A useful application of the knot is to make ladders.
Highwayman's Hitch |
The highwayman's hitch is a hitch where you have one end that will stay and the other will allow for a quick release by tugging that end.
Round Turn Two and a Half Hitches |
Round Turn Two and a Half Hitches The round turn two and a half hitches is a basic knot that is used to secure a rope to an object. The knot's most common application in camping is to use this knot to secure the guy lines of tents to a peg.
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