Fisherman’s Knot

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Overlap the ends

    Lay two ropes alongside one another, with their standing parts pointing in opposite directions.

  2. 2

    Bring the tails alongside

    Leave enough overlap to tie an overhand around each opposing rope.

  3. 3

    Wrap each opposing rope

    Make one turn with each tail around the other rope.

  4. 4

    Pass through each turn

    Tuck each tail back through its own turn to form an overhand knot.

  5. 5

    Leave both tails

    Keep a visible tail beyond each small knot.

  6. 6

    Bring the knots together

    Draw the standing ropes apart to bring the two overhands together. Each overhand still surrounds the opposite rope.