Good-to-Know Knots and Hitches
Alpine Butterfly Knot
An alpine butterfly knot is used for creating a loop in a tight line. This is an in-line knot.
Double Fisherman’s Knot
A double fisherman’s knot is used to join two ends of rope or cord.
Prusik Hitch
A prusik hitch can be used for adjusting a tarp along a midline.
Bonus Knot: Sheet Bend Knot
A sheet bend is used for joining two ends of vastly different diameters of material, such as two differently sized ropes.