How to Make an Overhead Knot

An overhead knot gives you a knot with two loops on one side and four free strands on the other.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Hemp Twine
• Measuring Tapes

1. Measure the length around your neck and multiply it by 12.

2. Cut two strands of hemp twine equal to this number. Fold them in half, forming two loops.

3. 

   Place the loops side by side around the left index finger.

4. Holding both loops between the right thumb and index finger, slide them off the left index finger. Pinch all four strands together with the left thumb and middle finger about 4 inches below the gathered loops, leaving the index finger free.

5. 

   With the right hand, wrap the twine around the left index finger. Be sure to leave a little slack in the section of twine wrapped around the index finger.

6. With the right hand, push the gathered loops through the section of twine wrapped around the left index finger as you pull that finger out.

7. 

   Pull the loops through the hole with the right hand while using the left hand to pull the four free strands in the opposite direction.