Fisherman's Bend:
An important
knot because of its strength and simplicity, and becomes more secure when
end is seized as shown.
Figure Eight-Knot:
This knot is used at the end of a
rope to temporarily prevent the strands from unlaying.
Sheet Bend:
Also known as Weaver's
Knot, and is used aboard ships for joining small or medium sized ropes.
Clove Hitch:
Also known as Builder's Hitch
because of its wide use by builders in fastening staging to upright posts.
Surgeon's Knot:
This knot is usually tied with twine. The
Surgeon's Knot is a modified form of the reef knot, and the extra turn
taken in the first tie prevents slipping before the knot is completed.
Reef Knot (or Square
Knot): If tied with two ends of
unequal size, or if one end is stiffer or more slippery
than the other, it is bound to spill. Under no circumstances should it be
used as a bend. (A bend is tying two ropes together. There have probably
been more lives lost as a result of using a SQUARE KNOT as a bend.)
Fisherman's Bend:
An important
knot because of its strength and simplicity, and becomes more secure when
end is seized as shown. 
Figure Eight-Knot:
This knot is used at the end of a
rope to temporarily prevent the strands from unlaying. 
Sheet Bend:
Also known as Weaver's
Knot, and is used aboard ships for joining small or medium sized ropes. 
Clove Hitch:
Also known as Builder's Hitch
because of its wide use by builders in fastening staging to upright posts. 
Surgeon's Knot:
This knot is usually tied with twine. The
Surgeon's Knot is a modified form of the reef knot, and the extra turn
taken in the first tie prevents slipping before the knot is completed. 
Reef Knot (or Square
Knot): If tied with two ends of
unequal size, or if one end is stiffer or more slippery
than the other, it is bound to spill. Under no circumstances should it be
used as a bend. (A bend is tying two ropes together. There have probably
been more lives lost as a result of using a SQUARE KNOT as a bend.)
