List of Climbing Knots - Loop Knots

Loop Knots

Alpine butterfly knot

The Alpine Butterfly is a strong and secure loop knot. Allows load distribution in multiple directions. It can also be used to isolate a worn section of rope.

Figure-of-eight loop

The Figure-of-eight loop is considered strong and secure. Can be tied by taking a bight of rope and tying a figure-of-eight knot or can be tied directly around/through objects before weaving back through the first figure eight knot (Figure-of-eight follow through).

Inline figure-of-eight loop

The Inline figure-of-eight loop is similar to a figure-of-eight loop, but used to form a loop that will be loaded longitudinally in a line under tension.

Double bowline

The double bowline is commonly used by sport climbers who take multiple lead falls and then have trouble untying their figure eights.

Double Figure Eight Loop (aka Bunny Ears)

Used for equalising two anchors using the rope.

Directional figure eight

Yosemite bowline

Also called a bowline with a Yosemite finish, this is another way of tying the rope to the harness.

Bowline on a bight

Used for equalizing anchors.