Tighten (making sure the top loops created don’t pull back through) and you have a secure knot that has just made your rope a few inches shorter. Clove hitch.

Here's the messiest part, that actually creates the knot. Pull the bottom rope up through the first loop you created. This will start to cinch the knot tight when inserted properly. 5. Tighten the ...

When you're done, simply pull the top and bottom loops and the knot will vanish. Tying it isn't quite as easy as untying it, but anyone can learn fast. Here's how to tie the alpine butterfly knot ...

Pull enough through to create a 4- to 5-inch tag end. Step 2: Wind the tag end around the standing line 4 to 6 times, depending on the line’s diameter. ... using the five best knots for the job.

Pull tight, and make sure that the strands are parallel and that each side has a tail of at least three inches. Practice makes perfect: How to get your knots right Sasha DiGiulian climbs Pedra ...