The Basics!

Types of knots.

The Basic Left Knot (left to right)

1.Gather 2 strings (left hand string and right hand string) hold the right string straight. Knot the left string around it.

2.Pull the left string toward the left and pull tight. Repeat to make double knot.

The Basic Right Knot (right to left)

1.Gather 2 strings (right hand string and left hand string) hold the left string straight. Knot the right string around it.

2.Pull the right string toward the right and pull tight. Repeat to make double knot.

ALWAYS TIE DOUBLE KNOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To tie off.

Loop at one end.

1.Take the tail end divide it into 2 groups.

2.Put one group through the loop and tie it in a knot with the other group.(so your tying a knot around the loop)

2 Tails.

1.Tie the 2 tails together into one knot.