How to Tie a Figure Eight Knot

Video Transcript

" Hi! My name is Dan, and I’m here with Expert Village today to show you how to tie a figure 8 knot. You start with a bite in your rope, wrap around one full twist and feed through existing loop. It forms a very symmetrical figure 8. I can tie it one more time. This knot is useful as a stopper knot. If you’re setting up a tarp, you can feed it through an eyehole or grommet, tie your knot and it won’t pull out. It’s a very strong knot; it doesn’t compromise much strength in the rope, so it’s also the favorite among climbers, I’ll tie it one more time for you. Take a bite, make a twist one full turn, go through: you have a figure 8."