Macrame & Knots

A double Windsor is a necktie knot that doubles the technique of the regular Windsor. Tie a double Windsor knot with tips from a knot tying specialist in this free video on tying neckties.

Tying a round turn and double half hitch knot is good for tying rope to a slick surface. Learn how to tie a round turn and double half hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

The double half hitch is also known as two half hitches. Learn how to tie a double half hitch knot in this free knot tying instruction video.

The double fisherman's knot is a useful variation. Learn about tying double fisherman's knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

A double sheet bend knot is good for attaching two ropes of different size. Learn about tying double sheet bend knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

The overhand knot is used in tying shoes. Learn about tying overhand and double overhand knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Use a double Blackwall hitch to attach a rope to a hook. It is safer than a single Blackwall hitch and, unlike the single Blackwall hitch, the double Blackwall hitch may be used when the rope and...

Use a double Carrick bend to join two lines. Its use is especially common with thick or stiff cable that cannot be easily formed into the more common bends. The double Carrick bend also goes by...

Crafters use a double chain knot primarily to make bracelets. It also has a functional purpose as a rope shortening technique and is the ornamental of these types of knots. The following steps...

A double constrictor hitch is the strongest and most secure of the simple hitches. It is commonly used in conditions where a single constrictor might slip as when tying it to a pipe or tube made...

A double marline hitch is used as permanent binding when multiple hitchings are needed. It is most commonly found as the first and last hitch in a row for additional security in a long row of...

Macrame is a way of making textiles that uses knots instead of knitting or weaving. It primarily uses square knots and hitches with material like hemp, leather, cotton twine or yarn. Cavandoli...

Knowing how to tie a knot to match the situation is a useful skill to have. Whether you're a climber, a fisherman or simply have an interest in Boy Scout knots, the proper knot can be...

A picot isn't actually a stitch; it's the space between the stitches. A picot is made by leaving a space between double stitches.

When tatting, you'll be joining rings to form your patterns. Here's how to link one ring to the next.