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We’ve Got the Knots.

Animated Knots by Grog is the web’s #1 site for learning how to tie knots. From Boating Knots, Fishing Knots and Climbing Knots to tying a tie, or even Surgical Knots — we’ve got it covered.

Follow along as ropes tie themselves, showing just the essential steps, so you can master a knot in no time. Jump into any category to get started. If you’re unsure where to begin, try starting with the Basics, our Knot of the Day, Grog’s Blog or check out every knot we’ve got!

We’ve Got the Knots.

Animated Knots by Grog is the web’s premiere site for learning how to tie knots of any kind. From Boating Knots, Fishing Knots and Climbing Knots to tying a tie, or even Surgical Knots — we’ve got it covered.

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Knot of the Day

Check out today’s featured knot. As the name implies, this is a limited time offer. But fear not, there will be a brand new Knot of the Day tomorrow!

Knot of the Day

Check out today’s featured knot. As the name implies, this is a limited time offer. But fear not, there will be a brand new Knot of the Day tomorrow!

Bowline on a Bight

Bowline on a Bight, Step-by-Step Animation

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New to Knots?

Get started with the basics! Simple to learn, and often form part of more advanced knots.

Click a knot to get started.

New to Knots?

Get started with the basics! Simple to learn, and often form part of other knots.

Click a knot to get started.

Overhand Knot - Single-Strand Stopper Knot

The simplest of the Single-Strand Stopper Knots

Figure 8 Knot - stopper knot

Non-binding, quick and convenient stopper knot.

Half Hitch - Basic Knots

Used to tie rope around an object and back to itself.

Square Knot - Simple way to join two ropes

Simple way to join two ropes made up of two Half Knots.

Slip Knot - Knot loosens when tail end is pulled

Simple loop in rope's end - loosens when tail end is pulled.

Sheet Bend Knot - Joins two ropes

Joins two ropes of unequal, or similar, size

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How to Tie a Tie

Guess what, gentlemen. It turns out there’s more than one way to tie a tie.

Learn how to look sharper!

FEATURED CATEGORY

How to Tie a Tie

Guess what, gentlemen. It turns out there’s more than one way to tie a tie.

Learn how to look sharper!

Four-in-Hand - Tie a Tie

Quick, convenient, but slightly asymmetrical, necktie.

Pratt Tie Knot - Tie a Tie

Produces a moderately large and symmetrical knot.

Half Windsor Tie Knot - Tie a Tie

Creates a symmetrical and moderately bulky knot.

Windsor Tie Knot - Tie a Tie

Produces a bulky, symmetrical, Necktie Knot.

Bow Tie - Tie a Tie

Provides the wearer with formality and elegance.