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How to Tie a Square Knot

Peter Salisbury
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The square knot is one of the easiest knots to tie and a relatively quick knot to learn. It can temporarily tie to knots together but it is not recommended since the square knot is fairly insecure.

Step 1:ƂĀ Take two ropes and lie them side by side facing each other.

Step 2:ƂĀ Cross the ropes over each other.

Step 3:ƂĀ Bring the ends of the rope together and repeat steps 1 and 2.

Step 4.ƂĀ Pull the ends tight to secure the knot.

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Iā€™m Pete. I am the owner of KayakHelp.com. I was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio, I grew up kayaking, fishing, sailing, and partaking in outdoor adventures around the Great Lakes. When I am not out on the water, you can find me skiing in the mountains, reading my favorite books, and spending time with my family.