Got a special occasion coming up that requires a necktie? If your knot-tying skills are out-of-date, check out this video for a refresher on tying a Double Windsor, also known as the Full Windsor knot. This kind of knot gives you a much fuller knot than the four-in-hand or the Half-Windsor. It's the way to go, but takes a little more effort.
The Double Bowline has the same strength as a figure eight knot but is simpler to tie. This variation of the double bowline knot differs from the original in that the end of the rope doubles back to go the same direction as the length, instead of hanging down into the loop. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a variation of the double bowline knot.
The bowline knot can be furthered strengthened by tying an additional backup knot. As knot-tying reduces the strength of the line, it's advisable to back up knots if the rope will be enduring some weight. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie a bowline backup knot.
The Albright Knot, demonstrated in this how-to video, was developed for fishing, but as it was created to tie together to diameters of rope or line, can be useful for many different reasons to tie knots. The Albright knot is relatively strong, so it's good to be able to tie this knot in various emergency situations. Check out this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie an Albright knot variation.
ITS Tactical demonstrates how to tie a Lanyard Knot in this weeks edition of "Knot Of The Week". This knot is most easily made by using your hand, held sideways and flat.
The granddaddy of all knots... the square knot. Watch this ViewDo video tutorial to learn how to tie a square knot. This is a very useful knot. It's strong, sturdy, and ideal for joining ends of rope together.
In this how-to video, you will learn how to tie a rope halter knot. This is useful if you are about to go horse riding. First, bring it through the loop and bring the knot under the neck of the horse. Push the loop up and then make another loop and bring the end back through it. The knot has to go around that loop. Pull it and make it go up and back. It will not slip because it is secured against the loop. This video shows you the easiest way to tie a rope halter knot for your horse.
The tarbuck knot is a non-jamming knot, great for when the rope will be bearing a heavy load, and shocked with sudden weight. Form the loop around the winch then make a serises of turns around the standing part in a clockwise direction. Bring the running end down to the base of the runs and make another clockwise turn finishing off with a figure eight through the exiting strand from the top turn. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a tarbuck knot.
Learn the basics of friendship bracelet making with this easy to understand video. You will learn what is known as the forward knot, the backwards knot, the forward-backwards knot and the backwards-forward knot. With these simple instructions, you can make countless bracelets for friends and family. There are numerous videos showing the how-to of friendship bracelet making, but this video gets back to basics. After you make the knots, you are free to pick a design of your choosing for your br...
This video shows you step by step how to tie a spiral knot. In math, a spiral is a curve starting from a central point, getting further away as it revolves from the point. The ancient Chinese considered the spiral to be a symbol of the sun, the Celts and Greeks consider it a symbol of growth and evolution. Here you'll learn everything you need to do to tie this beautiful knot. It's quick and easy follow for you knot lovers.
The Tamale was designed to hold long bundles of leather for whip braiding. It is useful for bundling larger diameter rope for use in hojojutsu or shipboard. Difficult and time consuming but it does work on lengths up to 5 fathoms. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to tie a tamale knot.
Your grandma loved to knit, and so should you. But first, there are a few things about knitting that you need to know, like the slip knot. This video will teach you how to tie the slip knot while you are knitting.
Secure a square knot with tips from this video.
Tie a clove hitch knot again, again, and again.
Learn to tie the Palomar knot - the easiest and strongest knot for snaps and hooks. That's right, snaps and hooks. You didn't read it wrong.
This is a great technique that ought to be mastered by all in the medical profession. It's also useful around the house when your hands are tied!
Scouring the Internet for instructions on how to tie a men's necktie using a traditional double or "full" Windsor knot? It's easy! So easy, in fact, that this video tutorial can present a complete, step-by-step overview of the process in just over a minute's time. For detailed instructions, and to get started tying perfectly symmetrical Windsor knots yourself, watch this sartorial guide.
This video tutorial shows the execution of a simple yet effective sleight of hand trick using a rope. Narration accompanies the visual explanation of how to pull it off. Watch this how-to video and learn how to perform a mystery knot magic rope trick.
The Adjustable Bend, demonstrated in this how-to video, was invented by the Canadian climber Robert Chisnall sometime before 1982. More accurately a coupling of two identical knots, the bend is a great way of lengthening or shortening two rope ends tied together. Watch this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie the adjustable bend knot.
This is a tutorial on how to crochet a baby dress using Solomon's knot. You may want to look at the written instructions in addition to watching this instructional video. You'll want to use a smaller hook for this crochet project. You can find the baby dress Written instructions at http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/200.
This video contains simple video and text instructions on how to knit. This video demonstrates the first step of knitting: the cast on knot.
This video is presented as seen in a mirror. This video will teach you how to tie a tie in the Windsor knot style.
Ori Livney shows you how to secure your newly inflated balloon with a simple knot at the tip.
Watch this quick and simple video showing you how to tie a "bowyers knot" in a string ready to fit to your longbow.
This video is a short tutorial on creating the Dora Young Knot for tatting.
So you're staring at your un-knitted ball of yarn wondering, "What have I gotten myself into?" Fear not, a simple slip knot is the first step in any knitting project, so after this lesson you'll be an expert in getting started.
How to tie a retraced figure eight knot is shown in this video.
How many hours have you spent trying to fish a lost drawstring out of a waistband or hood? Master this Figure Eight stopper knot and you'll never have that problem again.
How to use a prussik knot to provide you with extra safety when rappelling down a cliff.
This is a video of how to make a surgeons' knot when tying a quilt.
Video shows how to tie a tie using a Windsor knot. Each step is explained and demonstrated carefully in this video. Watch for best results.
This may be an alternative to the traditional sheetbend knot, but it works. Try it out-- it's best used to connect two ends of rope together for a strong hold.
Have a lot of left over rope that you don't need? Looking for an easier way to store your extension cables and the like without getting them all tangled up? Then learn how to make a sailor's chain! This great video shows you the basic steps that you'll take to creating an endless set of slip knots that'll keep your wires, cables and ropes all tidy without.
You see this one in old westerns all the time when the gunslinger hitches his horse outside the saloon. It's sort of the cowboy equivalent of parallel parking.
This video shows you how to tie eight useful knots including the figure 8, rolling hitch, clove hitch, bowline, square knot and a few more.
In this free video series learn how to tie knots from knot tying expert and outdoor enthusiast Dan Schieffelin.
How to tie a knot known as the Euro death knot and a fisherman's knot for use when rappelling when climbing.
In this how-to video, you will learn How to Tie a Double Windsor Knot. First, place the tie around and under the collar. Put the wider end over the shorter end, and then pull it under and over the loop. Put it around, under, and over the loop again so that the wide end has gone in twice. Come back up and slip the wide end through the knot and pull. Once this is done, place the collar back down and make sure the tie has a dimple. Straighten out until it looks perfect. By viewing this video, yo...
This knot is perfect for tying roasts. The video demonstrates the proper way to tie a butcher's knot with a conventional hitch. It's also great for tying rotisserie chicken.
Even some experienced cross stitchers find the French knot difficult to make, and beginning stitchers are often afraid to choose patterns containing them. Luckily, the technique you will learn in this tutorial will make it easier to learn and to execute. In this video clip, your instructor will do several in a row just so you can get the hang of it. Once you decide to take the leap and try this cross stitch knot, use this video to help you along. So grab a piece of fabric, thread your needle ...
