How to Tie a Double Overhand Knot

We use knots more than we realize in our everyday life. When we're tying our shoes, when we're tying our dog's leash to a post and even when we are fishing. One popular knot is a Double Overhand Knot. While not the strongest knot, it is really simple to do.

Things You'll Need

• Rope, string or fishing line

Instructions

1. Hold your rope so that one end is in each of your hands.

2. Cross the left end of the rope over the right end of the rope and pull through the loop that has been created.

3. Create another knot by repeating the end of the previous action. This means wrapping the end of the rope back through the loop again.

4. Pull the rope until tight. You should now have not one, but two knots in your rope. You have just learned how to tie a double overhand knot.

Tips & Warnings

• Use a lighter to burn frayed ends of the rope and make them smooth.

• The Double Overhand Knot is a great knot to tie in a pinch whether you are stringing lure or have a pair of shoes that just won't stay tied.

• The Double Overhand Knot has also been called the "stopper knot."

Resources

• This site will teach how to tie a double overhand knot.
• This site will teach you popular climbing knots.