How to Tie a Double Overhand Knot

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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.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Rope, string or fishing line

Step 1

Hold your rope so that one end is in each of your hands.
Step 2

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

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