Introduction

Stopper Knots are often used to bind the end of a rope so it does not fray. They can also be used to stop a rope from slipping through a hole or to provide a handhold. If you are throwing a rope tying a stopper knot to add weight to the end will make your job a lot easier.

Figure of Eight - It is easy to untie and can be quickly tied

Crown Knot - Used to start more complex knots

Overhand Knot - The simplest of all knots

Wall Knot - Very similar to the Crown Knot

Sink Stopper - Useful for stopping a thin rope from slipping out of a hole

Diamond Knot - Strong and nice looking

Stevedore Knot - A bigger version of the Figure of Eight Knot

Monkey's Fist - Very useful for weighting the end of a rope

Stopper Knot - This is a very decorative stopper knot

Matthew Walker Knot - One of the few knots named after a person

Manrope Knot - Tradtionally used on ships