How To Tie An Overhand Knot
How To Tie An Overhand Knot
Need to learn how to tie an overhand knot? This video will show you step-by-step how to tie an overhand knot.
Keep reading to find out how to tie a Double Overhand Knot and when you will need to use it.
This how-to picture shows you visually how to tie an overhand knot. Click on the picture to be able to print it out and hand out to all of your cub scouts at your meeting. It is a great resource to use as they practice tying the knot
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When To Use An Overhand Knot
- Used at the bottom of a rope to act as a stopper.
- Usually used to prevent a rope from unraveling.
- This is a foundation knot that is the basis for many other knots.
How To Tie A Double Overhand Knot
Below is a great step-by-step video on how to tie a Double Overhanded Knot.
When To Use A Double Overhand Knot
- Used at the bottom of a rope to act as a stopper. Stronger than the Overhand Knot.
- Can be used to keep a rope from going through a pulley system.
- Can be used to join 2 ropes together.
