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Knowing how to tie a slip knot is crucial to any angler. Fish are lost most commonly by novice anglers because of a poorly tied fishing knot. Tying an improved clinch knot is one of the best...

The knot shown here can be used to join two pieces of rope together, or to tie a rope to a corner of a sheet, tarp, or other material. Known as the sheet bend, it is very easy to learn, remember,...

Berkley Fireline is an incomparably tough fishing line that gives zero stretch and offers maximum control to the serious angler. Because it's constructed from uniquely strong Micro Dyneema,...

It is impossible to avoid stress. You may have noticed that just about everyone has a stress ball on his or her desk. Do not be jealous; make your own and squeeze your stress away. As an added...

The pigtail cigar is a tobacco cigar with a very tight knot in the area of the stogie you put your mouth on. Cutting this area before smoking can be a source of confusion the first time. Read on...

Passing a silk handkerchief through a rope might seem impossible, but with a little sleight of hand you can fool your friends and family into thinking you can do it. They will see you tie a...

Creating diamond-shaped kites can be a simple arts and crafts project that is satisfying once the kite you've made is flying high up in the air. A kite will typically consist of the spine and spar...

Making balloon creations is an art and amusing to watch at the same time. It requires a lot of time and practice to make things perfect. Balloon hearts are popular to create because they're fairly...

An adjustable knot frequently refers to a loop knot that can be adjusted while under tension. This allows the length of the rope to be changed without releasing the load on the rope. One example...

Bookmarks are handy for the avid reader, but they constantly fall out of books. Beaded bookmarks are inexpensive to make, stay in place, and can save you the hassle of searching through your book...

When you want a strong knot that can easily be untied later, the slip knot is your friend. It's quick and easy but has many uses.

A fishing net should be mended immediately when a hole cuts through it. Holes can be caused by fish, fish picks and sharp-edged rocks, which most fishermen encounter while fishing. Frequent...

A square knot is the knot most of us first learn to tie. The art of tying knots has existed for hundreds of years. Most people know how to tie the basic square knot, but many people tie it...

Knotting rope has been and continues to be an important skill. There are hundreds of possible knots, but an enduring and highly useful one is the two half hitches knot. This knot securely attaches...

Fishing can be one of the most relaxing and rewarding past times, but when you hook the big one you sure do not want it to get away because your knot did not hold up!

Being able to tie yourself up with rope is a good bar trick and also a good skill for the aspiring magician or professional escapist to know. It's also fairly dangerous, because if you do too good...

Whether you are decorating for a party or tying a bow in a dress, your ability to tie beautiful bows in ribbon is certainly helpful. Though there are a number of ways to tie ribbon, the most...

Would you like to take pictures underwater? You can purchase disposable cameras that are sold with waterproof cases or you can make your own waterproof casing for your own camera. Whether you have...

The rosary is one of the oldest tools of prayer. Associated with Roman Catholics and the Roman Catholic Church, it is a tool that members use to ask for the help of Mary, the mother of Jesus, for...

A lasso is a rope that is tied a special way and used to catch an animal. A lasso is made by tying a honda knot in a rope and adjusting it to the size desired.

A rappelling knot is an important knot to master when rock climbing, as it is used to get down from a mountainside quickly. Practice the rappelling knot, which can be live-saving, with...

There are three knots used to tie up a tire swing, and they include the double bolen knot, the clove hitch knot and the taut line hitch knot, all of which secure the tire in place. Secure a tire...

Tying an anchor knot is appropriate when tying a line onto an anchor on a boat, and it is a very quick way to repair a broken line. Practice tying the anchor knot with instructions from a rock...

The Windsor knot is a traditional knot used for tying neckties, and it is done by wrapping the narrow end with the wider end a few times before threading it down through the loops. Master the...

Tying a square knot bandanna is generally done starting with the bandanna folded diagonally, wrapped around the head and tied in the back before tucking the excess underneath the knot. Tie a...

Tying an alternating square knot is mainly used for decorative macrame projects, and it is done using four strands of different colored strings. Practice the alternating square knot with...

The overhand knot is the simplest knot used to hold down anything temporarily, and it is done by crossing two ends, looping one over the other and tying it taut. Master the overhand knot, which is...

Tying a hangmans' knot requires creating a loop with a fair bit of rope, wrapping strands around the main rope line and securing the end through the main loop. Create an authentic sliding...

Tying a Honda knot, which resembles a lariat-style lasso knot, begins by making a small overhand knot at the tip of the rope and looping the rest of the rope through it. Understand how to make a...

A Navy square knot, often referred to simply as a square knot or a reef knot, is great to join two pieces of rope together that will not come apart. Use alternating overhand knots to create a Navy...

A sheet band knot is a great knot for joining two pieces of rope or string together, but it is also very easy to untie. Create a twist in the rope, and loop it through to resemble a square knot...

A surgeon knot is very similar to an overhand knot, but the string or rope is looped round twice instead of once, and two knots are generally tied. Learn to tie a surgeon knot, which is common to...

A fisherman's knot is a great way to join two pieces of rope or line together securely, and it is similar to a modified overhand knot. Secure two lines using the reliable fisherman's knot with...

Tying a flat knot is great for making bracelets or necklaces, as this knot is a decorative way to thicken up a piece of string or rope. Practice the decorative flat knot with instructions from a...

The four-in-hand knot is great for tying neckties, as it is a bit of a slimmer knot than the traditional Windsor knot. Try the four-in-hand knot when wearing a necktie with instructions from a...

Tying a French knot is appropriate in women's fashion to affix a 3-inch scarf around the neck. Adjust a French knot to hang off to the side of the neck with instructions from a rock climbing...

A granny knot can be used to adjoin two pieces of rope together, and it resembles the square knot. Repeat a basic overhand knot twice to tie a granny knot with instructions from a rock climbing...

A Hakama knot secures a traditional style of Japanese pants that wrap around the waist, and it begins by looping a simple shoe lace knot and lacing the ribbons through the loops. Learn to tie a...

A box knot is common to use in macrame projects, jewelry making and other small crafts, but it is not a life-saving knot. See how the box knot resembles a box shape with instructions from a rock...

A chef's knot is a knot used to tie a handkerchief around a chef's neck as a decorative accessory as well as a sweat-absorbing cloth. Learn to tie a decorative chef's knot with instructions from a...

Tying a double bowline knot is appropriate when hanging something heavy from the ceiling or when pulling something from the rope, and the loop can be made as big or small as necessary. Practice...

A bowline knot is useful to temporarily hang something from the ceiling or to use in safety situations, as it includes a loop at the end of the rope. Practice tying the bowline knot with...

The introduction of braided fishing lines solved the problem of breaking fish off in heavy cover. The combination of small diameter, strength and flexibility made it popular very quickly. It...

The handcuff knot is a loop knot which is used to to restrain the hands or feet of a person or animal. It's also known as a hobble knot because it was often used to tie the hind quarters of...

The marlin spike hitch knot, also sometimes written as marlinspike, is a knot used to tie a line to a stick (or a marlin's spike traditionally, hence the name). This is generally done so that the...

The double bowline is most often used for climbing, as is a tie-in knot. It is tied to the climber's harness, usually in place of the more standard figure eight. It is a relatively simple knot to...

Skull caps are an often misunderstood piece of headwear. Dating back to ancient times, the process of covering one’s head with a piece of material has been both a symbolic and practical...

The mariner's knot goes by a deceptive name. In fact, there is no record of sailors ever having used the knot. It is sometimes used by climbers, in order to rescue a fallen man or woman. It is a...

The surgeon knot got its name from, you guessed it, surgeons. This is they knot they use to tie off sutures. But you don’t need to stitch up a wound to make use out of this versatile knot....

Fishing may seem like an easy, leisurely activity, but for many it is a serious sport, and there are lots of little things to learn and tools to help the fishing enthusiast catch the big fish. One...