Square or Reef Knot This is a knot for tying two rope ends together. Learn the knot by twisting one end over the other one. Then twist them again, with the same end on top once again. Tighten, and the knot is done. Make sure both twists have the same rope end on top. Not to be be used when your safety depends on it, but appropriate when you need a knot that's really quick and easy
	Lark's Head This very easy knot can be tied even if the ends are already tied down. Both ends of the rope must have the same load, or the knot could slip and become unreliable. Use to tie into grommets or eyebolts for a neat, clean look. Also used to tie into D-rings, such as those found on a collar or on wrist restraints. A body harness or "web" can be started by attaching to the subject's collar with a Lark's Head. For this type of application, the knot must be made with the centre of the rope, leaving two equal lengths to work symmetrically around the body.
	Fisherman's Loop One of the easiest ways to make a loop which will not grow or shrink under a load. Useful to tie onto a wrist or other body part, because it will not tighten and cut off circulation.
	Prussick For creating a loop whose size can be changed by sliding the knot up and down the line. Sliding loops such as this one can be used to tighten down a line. Tie the loop around your anchor point, then slide the knot down the line, making the loop larger. The line will be pulled tight, and will remain there.
	Pile Hitch This knot can be used to tie down the end of your line. Not recommended for attachment to the body, as it will tighten and block circulation, but very useful when tying someone spread-eagle.
	Bowline An extremely sturdy, and therefore safe, fixed loop. Used by emergency personnel to loop around a victim's body, under their armpits, for rescue operations. If properly tied, will not grow or shrink under a load. This little story may help you learn the knot: The rabbit comes up out of its hole, circles the tree, and goes back into the hole.

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