KnotletThe knot guide that shows which rope goes over
Bowline · Figure-eight · Square knot · Sheet bend · Clove hitch · Cleat hitch
Knotlet shows every knot tying itself, step by step. The standing part is navy, the working end is mustard, and every crossing has a clear gap, so you can always see which rope passes over. Pause on any step, scrub back, slow it down, or flip it for left hands.
Deleted a knot app because…
You couldn't tell which rope goes over which
A whole knot was squeezed into three steps
No signal on the water, so the pictures wouldn't load
The free version had only a handful of knots
Ads covered the diagram
You learned it once and forgot when you needed it
Knotlet makes every crossing clear, and brings knots back before you forget
See it, tie it, keep it
From step-by-step animation to practice tracking
Step-by-step animation
Watch each knot tie itself. Pause, rewind, slow it to half speed, or scrub to the exact moment you need.
Crossings you can read
Navy standing part, mustard working end, and a gap beside every over-strand, so over and under never blur together.
See the next move
A faint guide line shows the path still to come and an arrow marks the moving end. Even a paused frame tells you what's next.
Search by job
Search "tie to a post" or "join two ropes", and filter by use (boating, camping, climbing, fishing) and type.
Practice tracking
Tie it for real and tap "I tied it": learning → practiced → mastered. Knots you practiced longest ago come back first.
Name-that-knot quiz
Ten quick questions: see the finished knot, pick its name.
Left-handed mode
One tap mirrors the whole diagram for left hands.
Fully offline
Every knot is inside the app, so it works on the water and in the woods. No account needed.
See the real screens
Knot detail, knot of the day, library and practice
See which rope goes over which
A new knot every day
The right knot for the job
Tie it until it sticks
Three steps
Pick a knot
Start with the knot of the day, or search by name or job.
Follow along
Pause and rewind the animation while you tie it with a real rope.
Tap "I tied it"
Practice on two different days to master it. Knotlet reminds you before it fades.
FAQ
How do you tie a bowline?
Make a small loop (the hole) in the standing part, bring the end up through it from underneath, take it round behind the standing part, and back down through the hole. Knotlet shows it in four steps you can pause.
I can't see which rope goes over which in photos. Does this help?
Yes. Knotlet draws a gap on both sides of the rope on top at every crossing, and the standing part and working end are different colours, so over and under are always clear.
Does it work offline?
Yes. Every knot is built into the app, so it works on a boat, at camp or on a mountain with no signal.
Which knots are included?
Overhand, figure-eight, square (reef) knot, sheet bend, bowline, clove hitch, cleat hitch and timber hitch, with more added in updates. All of them are unlocked.
Is there a left-handed view?
Yes. Tap the mirror button on any knot to flip the whole diagram.
I keep forgetting knots I learned. Can it help?
Tap "I tied it" after practising and the practice tab brings back the knots you practised longest ago. A quick quiz and a knot of the day help too.
Can I rely on it for climbing or rescue?
Knotlet is a learning guide. When failure could hurt someone or damage property, learn and check the knot with a skilled instructor.
Next time you grab a rope, don't guess
Start with today's knot. Thirty seconds is enough.