Loops
Alpine Butterfly Loop
Lineman's loop
DIFFICULTY ●●●○○
The best fixed loop for the middle of a rope. Wrap the rope around your hand, shuffle the turns, and pull a loop through — no rope ends needed at all.
See it tied step-by-step ↗Why it earns its place
Uniquely happy being loaded in any direction: on the loop, on either end, or end-to-end with the loop slack. Also the classic way to isolate a damaged section of rope.
Where it fails
Easy to tie a lookalike that isn't a butterfly. Learn the hand-wrapping method and always check the finished knot has its distinctive symmetric weave.
Quick facts
| Type | Midline loop |
| Under load | Secure in all directions |
| Untying | Easy |
| Best for | Mid-rope clip points, isolating damage |