Knots & Knot-Tying Instructions: Video Series

Making knots for a rope ladder can be done by tying secure knots at each rung and cinching off the bottom using a few overhand knots. Find out how to create a rope ladder from a few scrap broom handles with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A bowline knot is useful to temporarily hang something from the ceiling or to use in safety situations, as it includes a loop at the end of the rope. Practice tying the bowline knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A box knot is common to use in macrame projects, jewelry making and other small crafts, but it is not a life-saving knot. See how the box knot resembles a box shape with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A chef's knot is a knot used to tie a handkerchief around a chef's neck as a decorative accessory as well as a sweat-absorbing cloth. Learn to tie a decorative chef's knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying a double bowline knot is appropriate when hanging something heavy from the ceiling or when pulling something from the rope, and the loop can be made as big or small as necessary. Practice the bowline knot, which can be functional in many situations, with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A fisherman's knot is a great way to join two pieces of rope or line together securely, and it is similar to a modified overhand knot. Secure two lines using the reliable fisherman's knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying a flat knot is great for making bracelets or necklaces, as this knot is a decorative way to thicken up a piece of string or rope. Practice the decorative flat knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

The four-in-hand knot is great for tying neckties, as it is a bit of a slimmer knot than the traditional Windsor knot. Try the four-in-hand knot when wearing a necktie with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying a French knot is appropriate in women's fashion to affix a 3-inch scarf around the neck. Adjust a French knot to hang off to the side of the neck with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A granny knot can be used to adjoin two pieces of rope together, and it resembles the square knot. Repeat a basic overhand knot twice to tie a granny knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A Hakama knot secures a traditional style of Japanese pants that wrap around the waist, and it begins by looping a simple shoe lace knot and lacing the ribbons through the loops. Learn to tie a Hakama knot for Japanese pants with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying a hangmans' knot requires creating a loop with a fair bit of rope, wrapping strands around the main rope line and securing the end through the main loop. Create an authentic sliding hangman's knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying a Honda knot, which resembles a lariat-style lasso knot, begins by making a small overhand knot at the tip of the rope and looping the rest of the rope through it. Understand how to make a Honda knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A Navy square knot, often referred to simply as a square knot or a reef knot, is great to join two pieces of rope together that will not come apart. Use alternating overhand knots to create a Navy square knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A sheet band knot is a great knot for joining two pieces of rope or string together, but it is also very easy to untie. Create a twist in the rope, and loop it through to resemble a square knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A surgeon knot is very similar to an overhand knot, but the string or rope is looped round twice instead of once, and two knots are generally tied. Learn to tie a surgeon knot, which is common to tying off sutures, with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

The Windsor knot is a traditional knot used for tying neckties, and it is done by wrapping the narrow end with the wider end a few times before threading it down through the loops. Master the Windsor knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying a square knot bandanna is generally done starting with the bandanna folded diagonally, wrapped around the head and tied in the back before tucking the excess underneath the knot. Tie a square knot bandanna with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying an alternating square knot is mainly used for decorative macrame projects, and it is done using four strands of different colored strings. Practice the alternating square knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

The overhand knot is the simplest knot used to hold down anything temporarily, and it is done by crossing two ends, looping one over the other and tying it taut. Master the overhand knot, which is the basis for many elaborate knots, with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A Chinese button knot is an elaborate decorative knot used for clothing and woven using high-quality thread or string. Practice the Chinese button knot for a variety of crafts or sewing with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Japanese knots were used to tie bamboo fencing together, and they are a decorative way to join any two intersection poles. Use the Japanese knot to connect any two pieces of wood, bamboo or metal with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

A rappelling knot is an important knot to master when rock climbing, as it is used to get down from a mountainside quickly. Practice the rappelling knot, which can be live-saving, with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

There are three knots used to tie up a tire swing, and they include the double bolen knot, the clove hitch knot and the taut line hitch knot, all of which secure the tire in place. Secure a tire swing from a tree branch with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.

Tying an anchor knot is appropriate when tying a line onto an anchor on a boat, and it is a very quick way to repair a broken line. Practice tying the anchor knot with instructions from a rock climbing instructor in this free video on knot tying.