How to Tie a Triple Bowline Knot

The triple bowline knot ties three loops with one knot. It is a more difficult variant of the more traditional bowline knot. Used in rock climbing and boating, the triple bowline knot is a staple that can be mastered with a little determination and practice.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. Fold a length of rope in half. Pick up the looped portion of the rope, known as the bight, and hold it in your right hand. Hold the doubled section of rope in the left.

2. Make a loop in the rope and thread the bight through it. Do not pull it tight at this point.

3. Pull the bight up and behind the rope. Then, guide the bight back through the same loop you threaded it through to begin with.

4. String the bight down until it's even with the longer loop. Pull the rope above the knot to tighten it.

5. Separate the two loops near your bight to create three separate loops. These loops can be used as a cradle or a sling, depending on the rope's weight rating and how well it is secured to the rock you're climbing.

Tips & Warnings

• Practice making a triple bowline knot until you're very comfortable with the process. It is not a technique you should attempt to master during a climb.

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