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How To: Tie a tie with the 'Plattsburgh' knot

The "Plattsburgh" knot is named after the small town in up-state New York where Thomas Fink, inventor of the knot and co-author of the book "The 85 ways to tie a tie", is born. In contrast to its narrow close relative the "St. Andrew", the "Plattsburgh" produces a symmetric knot characterized by a broad cone with a narrow opening.

How To: Tie an amazing no-slip shoe knot

This amazing knot may save your life, probably your pride, and certainly piles of your time. If you have kids you know how many times each day you have to tie their shoes. With this knot you'll tie them once and be done. This knot is easy to tie and can be untied as easily as any other.

How To: Tie a taut line knot

With this free video tutorial, you'll learn how to tie a taut line knot. The taut line is an essential camping knot. Use it to tie your guyline to your rain or dinner fly. The knot is easy to tie provided, of course, you know how to go about making it. For an easy-to-follow, step-by-step overview of how to tie this useful camper's knot in a minute's time or less, watch this free video knot tyer's guide.

How To: Tie a necktie with the four-in-hand knot

Need to know how to tie a necktie for a formal event like a wedding or fancy job interview? Try an old standby—the four-in-hand knot (sometimes referred to as the "simple" or "schoolboy" knot). This video tutorial presents a careful, slow-motion overview of the knot tying process and will have you tying perfect full four-in-hand knots in no time at all. Tie a necktie the easiest way with this handy how-to.

How To: Tie a scarf using three different ways

This video shows how to tie a scarf three different ways. The first way to tie a scarf involves a square silk or chiffon scarf. Fold it and wrap it around your neck, then tie it to one side. This is like an ascot tie. The second way to tie a scarf requires a long scarf. Tie it around your waist like a belt, with the ends dangling down your side. This creates a scarf belt. Finally, choose a shorter scarf. Tie it around your head with the tie in the back. You can tie it over your hair. Or you c...

How To: Tie a surgeon's loop

This is a video shows you how to tie a surgeon's loop. You start with a large loop, and treat it as one. Then just tie a normal overhand knot, but instead after that you pull it through once more as shown in the video. Then pull both ends to tie the knot up. This is a very strong knot so it's a very good loop to know. Their website also has much more information on how to tie this and other knots.

How To: Tie single Genoese knot bars

This video describes the technique used to tie a single Genoese bar knot. The presenter shows what the completed knot looks like, and then shows the technique used to tie the knot. The process for tying this knot is similar to braiding as the ends of the string are looped around and through the previous section. Each segment must be pulled very tight or the knot will fail to reach the correct shape. The hitches continue until the desired length of the knot is reached at which point the excess...

How To: Tie the quick release knot

Here is a good knot. Do you know it? It's the quick release knot. Check out this instructional knot tying video that demonstrates how to tie the Quick Release knot. Just follow the simple instructions outlined in this boating tutorial and learn how to tie a Quick Release knot. Knot tying is a breeze with this video. Start practicing and reel in the big fish!

How To: Tie rope bends

Knots and rope bends are two different things in that bends are a way to tie two ropes together so you can easily untie them. Learn dozens of easy rope bends in this free rope bend video series.

How To: Tie a tie with the 'Christensen' (aka 'Cross') knot

This knot belongs to a bygone race and is one of the last remaining examples of old tie knotting. The knot was called "Christensen" due to its 1917 publishing in a catalog on behalf of the Swedish tie-maker Amanda Christensen. Its secret is not explained in any of the manuals of its time, and only in recent years has there been a renewed interest in the knot, and an explanation on how to tie it.

How To: Tie a snake belly bar knot

The snake belly bar, in essence, is a product of multiple snake belly knots, tied together in series. This great bar makes a great bracelet or strap and is easy to make if you know the right pattern. In this video you will get an up close look at how to tie this knot from start to finish.

How To: Tie a genoese zipper sinnet knot easily

The Genoese Zipper Sinnet is actually a fusion of both the single Genoese Bar and the Zipper Sinnet, obvious reasons for the name. This knot can be great for making a strap, bracelet, or necklace. In this video you will learn how to tie the knot up close and personal, giving the video great detail and insight into the knot tying process.

How To: Tie a wide-zipper sinnet

Need some help figuring out how to tie a wide-zipper sinnet? You've found it. This video crafts tutorial from TyingItAllTogether will walk you through the entire process. For specifics, including step-by-step instructions, and to get started tying your own wide-zipper sinnet, check out this crafty crafter's guide.

How To: Tie useful knots in a survival situation

If you somehow find yourself stranded in the woods, you'll need to know how to tie strong knots. But it's actually just as important to know how to untie knots. You probably have limited rope, after all, and you'll need to re-use it. In this video Reggie Bennett from the Mountain Shepherd Survival School shows us how to tie and untie knots.

How To: Tie your own tzitzit (or tzitzis)

This instructional video, produced by Jewish Pathways, demonstrates how to tie your own tzitzit (or tzitzis). Tzitzis are fringes or tassels worn by observant Jews on the corners of four-cornered garments, including the tallit (prayer shawl). They are considered a time-bound commandment, which means they are worn only by men. This Judiasm video will help you learn how to tie, knot and twist strings - tzitzit - to a garment.

How To: Tie an albright fishing knot

Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie an Albright fishing knot. Just follow the simple steps as outlined in this instructional fishing video and learn how to tie an Albright fishing knot. Start reeling in the big fish!

How To: Tie a Tony Jones leader fishing knot

Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Tony Jones Leader fishing knot. Just follow the simple steps as outlined in this instructional fishing video and learn how to tie a Tony Jones Leader fishing knot. Start reeling in the big fish!

How To: Tie a haywire twist fishing knot

Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Haywire Twist fishing knot. Just follow the simple steps outlined in this instructional fishing video and learn how to tie a haywire twist fishing knot. Start reeling in the big fish!

How To: Tie a centauri fishing knot

Check out this fishing tutorial video that demonstrates how to tie a Centauri Fishing Knot for tying line to terminal tackle. The Centauri knot's versatility and functionality makes it one of the most useful fishing knots you are likely to encounter. Follow along with this instructional video and reel in the big fish!

How To: Tie a perfection loop fishing knot

Check out this fishing tutorial video that illustrates how to tie a Perfection Loop fishing knot for tying lures to a fishing line. The Perfection loop is a fishing knot that forms a perfect loop at the fishing line. Just follow the simple steps outlined in this instructional fishing video and reel in the big fish!

How To: Tie the tautline hitch knot

If you never were a scout, or you've forgotten all your skills, this how-to video is for you. If the loop is under weight, the knot will not slip, but you will still be able to adjust the size of the loop by pulling down on the knot by hand. Perfect for all of our tarp tying needs. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie the tautline hitch knot.

How To: Tie braided line to leader

A recent trend in freshwater fishing is adding a fluorocarbon leader to your braided fishing line. The benefits of this are mainly allowing for some more absorbtion of pull, resulting in less twist and potential tangling. This how-to will show you how to tie this knot yourself, so when you're in the middle of that beautiful pond, and you feel the bite, you'll be able to successfully land that big one with less stress on you or your gear.

How To: Tie a Palomar knot to secure a fishing line

In this video, we learn how to tie a Palomar knot to secure a fishing line. This knot is pretty easy to tie, it won't take long. First, you will take the fishing line and make it into a loop. After this, insert it through the eye on the hook. Next, bring it back over and then tie an overhand knot, leaving it a little loose when you tie it. You should be able to see the working end hanging down. Now, take the loop and put it over the hook. Now when you tighten it up, you will have the complete...

How To: Turn an old scarf into a purse with Threadbanger

In this tutorial, we learn how to turn an old scarf into a purse with Threadbanger. First, you will grab your old scarf and tie it at the ends, making a knot. After you have tied each of the ends, bring the opposite ends together and tie them together into a knot. After this, do the same on the other side. Now, you will have two handles and a hobo type of purse to carry around! This is a great way to use a scarf that you aren't going to wear. You can make this however you would like using dif...

How To: Style a sassy and sophisticated rope braid

In this tutorial, we learn how to style a sassy and sophisticated rope braid. First, you need to brush your hair out and apply hair wax in small amounts to it as you brush your hair back into a ponytail. Use a hair dryer to heat up the wax before you use it to make it easier to apply. After your hair is tied into a ponytail, you will need to part the tail into two different sections. Twist these sections with your fingers, then twist the two sections together. Do this until you reach the tips...