Hitch (knot)

A hitch is a type of knot used to secure a rope to an object or another rope. Hitches are used in a variety of situations, including climbing, sailing, and securing loads. They are classified based on their ability to be tightened or released, their resistance to slipping, and their strength. Some common types of hitch knots include the clove hitch, the timber hitch, and the round turn and two half-hitches.

The clove hitch
The clove hitch

Physical theory

A simple mathematical theory of hitches has been proposed by Bayman[1] and extended by Maddocks and Keller.[2] It makes predictions that are approximately correct when tested empirically.[3]

Alphabetical list

KnotDescriptionImage
Adjustable grip hitchA simple and useful friction hitch which may easily be shifted up and down the rope while slack.
Alternate ring hitchingA type of ringbolt hitching formed with a series of alternate left and right hitches made around a ring
Anchor bendA knot used for attaching a rope to a ring
Bale sling hitchA knot which traditionally uses a continuous loop of strap to form a cow hitch around an object in order to hoist or lower it.
Barrel hitchThe "barrel hitch" and "barrel sling," named for their use in hoisting cargo aboard ships, are a simple yet effective way to suspend an object.
Becket hitchAny hitch that is made on an eye loop, i.e., on a becket.
Blackwall hitchA temporary means of attaching a rope to a hook.
Blake's hitchA friction hitch commonly used by arborists and tree climbers as an ascending knot.
Boom hitchA rather robust and secure method of attaching a line, or rope to a fixed object like a pipe, post, or sail boom
Bottom-loaded release hitch
Buntline hitchA knot used for attaching a rope to an object. It is formed by passing the working end around an object, then making a clove hitch around the rope's standing part, taking care that the turns of the clove hitch progress towards the object rather than away from it.
Cat's pawA knot used for connecting a rope to an object.
Chain hitchA knot used to connect a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar to the marline hitch, but formed with successive Clove hitch knots.
Clinging clara
Clove hitchA clove hitch is two successive half-hitches around an object.
Continuous ring hitchingA series of identical hitches made around a ring
Cow hitch variant
Cow hitch with toggle
Cow hitchA hitch knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Double overhand nooseA hitch knot used to bind a rope to a carabiner.
Farrimond friction hitchA quick release adjustable friction hitch for use on lines under tension.
Garda hitchA ratcheting knot used to disallow dual direction rope travel.
Gripping sailor's hitchA secure, jam-proof hitch used to tie one rope to another, or a rope to a pole, boom, spar, etc., when the pull is lengthwise along the object.
Ground-line hitchA type of knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Half hitchA simple overhand knot, where the working end of a line is brought over and under the standing part.
Halter hitchA type of knot used to connect a rope to an object.
Highpoint hitchA type of knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Highwayman's hitchA quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly.
Hitching tieA simple knot used to tie off stuff sacks that allows quick access as it unties quickly.
Icicle hitchA knot for connecting to a post when weight is applied to an end running parallel to the post in a specific direction.
Improved clinch knotAlso known as the Salmon Knot, a knot that is often used for securing a fishing line to a hook or lure.
Killick hitchA type of hitch knot used to attach a rope to oddly shaped objects.
Knute hitchA knot used to attach a lanyard of small stuff to a marlingspike or other tool.
Magnus hitchA knot used to attach a rope to a rod, pole, or other rope. (See also Rolling hitch)
Marline HitchingA knot used to attach a rope to a cylindrical object. Similar in appearance to the Chain Hitch, but a succession of overhand knots.
Marlinespike hitchA temporary knot used to attach a rod to a rope in order to form a handle.
Midshipman's hitchAn adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension.
Munter hitchA simple knot, commonly used by climbers and cavers as part of a life-lining or belay system
Ossel hitchA knot used to attach a rope or line to an object.
Palomar knotA knot that is used for securing a fishing line to a fishing lure, snap or swivel.
Pile hitchA kind of hitch, which is a knot used for attaching rope to a pole or other structure.
Pipe hitchA hitch-type knot used to secure smooth cylindrical objects.
Prusik knotA friction hitch or knot used to put a loop of cord around a rope, applied in climbing, canyoneering, mountaineering, caving, rope rescue, and by arborists.
Reverse half hitches
Round turn and two half-hitches
Sailor's hitchA secure, jam-proof hitch.
Siberian hitchA knot used to attach a rope to an object.
Slippery hitchA knot used to attach a line to a rod or bar.
Snell knotA hitch knot used to attach an eyed fishing hook to fishing line.
Snuggle hitchA modification of the clove hitch
Taut-line hitchAn adjustable loop knot for use on lines under tension.
Tensionless hitchAn anchor knot used for rappelling or rope rescue.
Timber hitchA knot used to attach a single length of rope to a cylindrical object.
Trilene knotA multi-purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching monofilament line to hooks, swivels and lures.
Trucker's hitchA compound knot commonly used for securing loads on trucks or trailers.
Tugboat hitch (Lighterman's hitch)An easy release knot ideal for heavy towing.
Tumble hitchA quick-release draw loop knot used for temporarily securing a rope that will need to be released easily and cleanly.
Two half-hitchesA type of knot, specifically a binding knot or hitch knot.
Uni knotA multi purpose fishing knot that can be used for attaching the fishing line to the arbor of a reel, for joining lines, and for attaching lures, snaps, and swivels.
Distinguishing between a half hitch and a marline hitch

See also

References

  1. Bayman, Benjamin F. (1977). "Theory of hitches". American Journal of Physics. 45 (2): 185. Bibcode:1977AmJPh..45..185B. doi:10.1119/1.10652.
  2. Maddocks, J. H.; Keller, J. B. (1987). "Ropes in Equilibrium". SIAM Journal on Applied Mathematics. 47 (6): 1185–1200. doi:10.1137/0147080.
  3. Crowell, Ben. "The physics of knots". Retrieved 2014-06-29.
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