How to Tie an Overhand Knot

This knot is easy to tie - and hard to untie.

Things You'll Need

• Camping Gear
• Climbing Gear
• Climbing Ropes
• Fishing Gear
• Fishing Lines
• Nautical Ropes
• Practice Ropes
• Scouting Gear

Instructions

1. Hold a rope or string in your left hand, about 12 inches from the end.

2. Make a loop (called an eye) in the rope with your right hand. You'll make an X at the bottom of the loop where the rope crosses itself. The section of rope closest to the end should pass under the other section, from the top left to the lower right of the X.

3. Hold the X with your left hand.

4. Use your right hand to poke the end of the rope into the eye and then pull on it.