How to Tie Alpine Butterfly Loop | Most Versatile Knot

The Alpine Butterfly Loop knot was taught to me by a guide many years ago and is my go-to knot for a loop that's in the middle of a line or rope. It is sometimes referred to as the "Butterfly Knot" or "Alpine Loop", but whatever you call it, this versatile loop is one of the best knots to know.

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[scottwhitley]

I got stuck in a water tank yesterday and couldn’t get out. I watched this video whilst inside to make a loop on a rope that was lowered down that ultimately got me down. Thank you!!!

[daniels.]

I, m so glad you saw the butterfly as something else because so did I LOL

[AntonAdelson]

"a little bit like something else"

O.O

I cant unsee it now!

This has always been my favorite knot too!

[TomokosEnterprize]

I had forgotten all about this knot. Years of navy and having to learn soooo many knots and now just using 3 or 4 a person gets forgetful. Esp in retirement, LOL. Thanks a bunch my friend.

[sheildofthunder]

I've watched a few videos on this knot and this is the easiest and simplest for me to understand. Great work mate.

[thatguythatdoesstuff]

That's my go to for any loop. I use it camping and securing loads. Won't slip and easy to undo, even in small diameter cord.

[StichesSteel]

Awesome...I'd like to see more of your preferred knots for tying off from rappel anchor points and tying into a harness

[kimthompson]

Haha. I teach this knot in my adventure class and the students are always like…..Ms Thompson…this is NOT a butterfly. ;). I like your method. A little easier for them to understand.

[WorkNHard]

Excellent, clear and thoughtfully done👍👍. Well done 👏👏👏

[BarBarar]

Haha the visual aid for isolating a damaged portion of rope is great

[_Lightning_Dog_]

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[chandrarobison]

Awesome video. Love the simplification ❤

[RadDadisRad]

This is cool. I will use this for work. I have to do rigging and this is better than my current teachings.

[NaterTaterOutdoors]

“I’m told that it’s got it’s name from a butterfly it think it looks like something else.” I had to look at it again. Now I know what you think it looks like and now both have the same vision. 😂

[generic]

That's a great one to know. Thanks

[Sustainedbymusic]

Just used this to tie down a chrisrmas tree on my subaru! Thanks mate.

[KLFaber]

This knot is so useful because unlike the bowline you do not need either free end to tie it.

[raulciprianoycruz]

Always like your example and how to do it.

[acdbrnout]

Thank you so much for this, I've watched so many videos trying to find a way that I will remember to do this knot and I've finally found it!!
Even the wrap around the hand method didn't stick with me which is apparently the easiest way.

[iwantcheesypuffs]

Great for use with pulleys and work with mechanical advantage. Totally looks like a rabbit ear to me. Alpine Butterfly sounds cooler than rabbit ear knot.