Macrame & Knots

One of the advantages of a bowline knot is being able to do it one-handed. Learn about tying bowline knots with one hand in this free video lesson from an Eagle Scout.

Search and rescue teams use bowline knots a lot. Learn about reasons for tying bowline knots in this free video lesson from an Eagle Scout.

Start with a loop for a basic bowline knot. Learn about tying bowline knots in this free video lesson from an Eagle Scout.

Listen to a story to help remember how to tie a bowline knot. Learn about a story for tying bowline knots in this free video lesson from an Eagle Scout.

Back up figure-8 knots for safety when they're holding a weight. Learn about figure-8 safety knots in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

The figure-8 knot can be used as a climbing knot. Learn about other figure-8 knot uses in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

Discover the easiest way to tie basic figure-8 knots. Learn about tying figure-8 knots in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

Use a follow-through when tying figure-8 knots for climbing. Learn about tying figure-8 knots with a follow-through in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

A figure-8 knot can be useful for connecting two ropes. Learn about attaching two ropes with figure-8 knots in this free knot tying video from an Eagle Scout.

A constrictor knot is used in whipping. Learn about whipping with constrictor knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Overhand stopper knots are useful in climbing. Learn about tying overhand stopper knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

A fisherman's knot is useful when a fisherman breaks their line. Learn about tying fisherman's knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

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 sling made of rope is a good safety precaution for belaying. Learn about making a sling from rope in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Use a rope sling for backing up a belay device. Learn about wrapping rope slings in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

See how a square knot actually works. Learn about different ways of tying square knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

There's a couple of tricks to untying square knots. Learn about untying square knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Albright knots are often used to tie fishing line. Learn about tying Albright knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

The surgeon's shoe knot will keep you from having to re-tie shoes. Learn about tying surgeon's shoe knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

A constrictor knot is a unique and useful knot. Learn about tying constrictor knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Knots are useful around the house and when camping. Learn about the importance of tying knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

The right knots are easier to untie and don't damage rope. Learn about tying the right knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

A good knot is easy to tie and has many applications. Learn about tying good knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Scouting knots are generally used around the campsite. Learn about tying scouting 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.

Slip knots aren't particularly stable. Learn about tying slipknots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Larkshead knots are often tied around hooks or hoops. Learn about tying larkshead knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

The square knot is often mis-tied. Learn about square knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.

Square knots are often used to tie two ropes of equal size together. Learn about tying square knots in this free instructional video from an Eagle Scout.