The Buntline Hitch is a knot is used in the Rope Tree Swing project to fasten the rope from the tree branch to the chain link. This is a very secure knot that is not easily undone.

The rope used in this example is 5/8 inch diameter braided polypropylene.

Buntline Hitch Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – Tuck the rope into the metal link. Take a moment and confirm the orientation is correct as shown – it’s easy to start off backwards here.

Step 2 – Wrap working end of the rope around the standing part as shown.

Step 3 – Form a Figure 8.

Step 4 – Tuck the working end of the rope through the bottom of the Figure 8 to make a Half-Hitch knot.

Step 5 – Bring the working end back and tuck it through as shown to tie a 2nd Half-Hitch.

Step 6 – Progress thus far: two Half-Hitches.

Step 7 – Pull the rope tight to cinch up the knot.

Step 8 – Lay the working end of the rope to the right.

Step 9 – For extra security, tie a third Half-Hitch Knot and pull tight.

Completed Buntline Hitch Knot with an Extra Half-Hitch

Take care,

Bob Jackson