Palomar KnotSuggested
Tie fishing line to a hook or lure
A knot guide that fits in your pocket
The perfect app for when you need to tie a knot
Need to secure a line, join two ropes or rig a hook? Knots Kit finds the knot that fits and shows you how to tie it, step by step, with simple animations.
Don’t know its name? Start with the job in front of you.
Choose the result you need. The app brings the best fit to the top, then lets you compare the alternatives without making you learn the vocabulary first.
What do you need to do?
Pick a job. The suggested knot comes first.
Suggested
Improved Clinch Knot
Tie fishing line to a hook or swivel
Also called: Clinch Knot
Uni Knot
Tie fishing line to a hook, lure or reel
Also called: Duncan Loop, Grinner Knot
Surgeon's KnotSuggested
Join two fishing lines
Also called: Surgeon's Join, Double Surgeon's Knot
Blood Knot
Join fishing lines of similar thickness
Also called: Barrel Knot
Two Half HitchesSuggested
Tie a rope to a post or ring
Also called: Double Half Hitch
Clove Hitch
An adjustable knot around a post
Also called: Builder's Hitch
Bowline
A loop that stays the same size
Sheet BendSuggested
Join two ropes of different thicknesses
Also called: Becket Bend, Weaver's Knot
Double Fisherman's Knot
Join two ropes or make a cord loop
Also called: Grapevine Knot, Grapevine Bend
BowlineSuggested
A loop that stays the same size
Figure Eight Loop
Make a loop with a folded rope
Also called: Figure Eight on a Bight, Figure 8 Loop
Figure EightSuggested
A stopper at the end of a rope
Also called: Figure 8, Flemish Knot
PrusikSuggested
Make a cord grip another rope
Also called: Prusik Hitch, Prusik Knot
Square KnotSuggested
Tie a cord around a bundle
Also called: Reef Knot
In the app every one of these is an animation, one step and one instruction at a time: pause it, slow it down or mirror it.
Watch the animation and repeat it at your pace.
Every movement needed to tie a knot is shown clearly in an animation broken down into simple steps.
Bowline
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Bring the working end up through the small loop.
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Choose the job
Start with the thing in front of you, from joining two ropes to securing one around a post.
- 02
Watch the animation
The animation stays on one clear action at a time, with the instruction right beside it.
- 03
Repeat at your pace
Pause it, slow it down, go back or mirror it until your hands know what to do.
Knots for what you do
Fishing knots
Knots for hooks, lures and joining fishing lines.
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- Improved Clinch Knot
- Palomar Knot
- Uni Knot
Climbing knots
Practice knots used in climbing.
Start here
- Figure Eight Loop
- Clove Hitch
- Double Fisherman's Knot
Boating and sailing knots
Knots for mooring and securing ropes on board.
Start here
- Bowline
- Clove Hitch
- Figure Eight
Camping knots
Knots for tents, tarps and securing gear.
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- Two Half Hitches
- Clove Hitch
- Sheet Bend
Scout knots
Basic knots for camp activities.
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- Square Knot
- Two Half Hitches
- Clove Hitch
Fire and rescue knots
Practice knots used in rescue training.
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- Figure Eight Loop
- Bowline
- Clove Hitch
Diving knots
Knots used in search and recovery training.
Start here
- Bowline
- Sheet Bend
- Two Half Hitches
Military knots
Knots for field equipment and shelters.
Start here
- Bowline
- Clove Hitch
- Square Knot
Essential knots
A few useful knots to start with.
Start here
- Bowline
- Two Half Hitches
- Sheet Bend
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
I don’t know the name of the knot. How do I find it?
Start from what you need to do: tie a line to a hook, join two ropes, tie a rope to a post, or make a loop that stays the same size. Knots Kit suggests the knots for that job, with the best match first. You can also search by name, including other commonly used names such as reef knot or figure eight.
Does it work without an internet connection?
Yes. Every knot, animation and instruction is inside the app, so it works at the water, at the crag or at camp with no signal.
Which knots does it teach?
The app has several knots for every category: essential knots to know, fishing knots, climbing knots and more. If the knot you need isn’t there, suggest it from the app’s Settings.
Can I learn climbing knots with it?
You can use it to learn and practise them, but for climbing, rescue or work at height, learn with a qualified instructor and check the knot before every use. An app does not replace hands-on training.
I’m left-handed. Can I still learn the knots?
Yes. In the app you choose the hand you tie with, and every animation follows that choice, so a knot is just as easy to learn whether you’re right- or left-handed.
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