Directions on How to Tie Knots

Knowing how to tie secure knots is a critical skill used in many hobbies and professions. Sailors, firefighters, climbers, campers and divers are some people for whom tying the right knot can be essential. Knowing the right knot to use in a situation is important as knots differ in the way they secure and function. Typical knots include anchor knots and knots used to connect pieces of rope to each other.

Things You'll Need

  • Two pieces of rope
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Instructions

  1. Bowline Knot (Anchor)

    • 1

      Make small loop in length of rope. Leave space between small loop and working end of rope to form bigger loop.

    • 2

      Feed working end of rope around secure object such as tree or anchor loop.

    • 3

      Pass working end of rope up through small loop.

    • 4

      Feed working end of rope under and around neck of smaller loop.

    • 5

      Feed working end of rope back down into small loop.

    • 6

      Pull knot to tighten and secure.

    Sheet Bend Knot (Secure Two Ropes of Different Diameter Together)

    • 7

      Make loop in rope with larger diameter.

    • 8

      Feed working end of smaller rope up through loop in larger rope.

    • 9

      Pass working end of smaller rope under and around neck of the loop in larger rope.

    • 10

      Feed working end of smaller rope back through loop in larger rope. Cross it under the entry path of smaller rope.

    • 11

      Pull on both ends of ropes to tighten knot and secure ropes together.

    Two Half Hitches (Anchor Knot)

    • 12

      Feed working end of rope around object to which it is to be fixed.

    • 13

      Cross working end of rope back under static end.

    • 14

      Feed working end of rope down into loop created in crossing rope.

    • 15

      Pass working end of rope under that static part again. Feed working end of rope into loop again. The two half hitches should sit on top of each other.

    • 16

      Pull working end of rope tight to secure knot.