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Square Knot is also known as a reef knot. It is easy to tie, but when you join two lines together be aware because it easily slips and comes undone. Watch more How to tie videos: https://www.sailingeurope.com/blog/sailing-knots Step1: Form a half knot Take two ropes – you have a left one and a right one and cross them to form a half knot. Step 2: Cross them again Cross them the second time – right over left. Step 3: Repeat and twist Then again, cross left over right and twist. Step 4: Pull and tighten Pull both sides and make sure both parts of the line exit the knot together.


In this video I show how to tie the clove hitch knot on slip. We use this version of the clove hitch knot if we want to open it quickly again. Ad | Buy my Book now: http://sailnator.com/book/ Book Review: https://youtu.be/0nCIUzcjp0M Long Format Video: https://youtu.be/P5PwHkzX75Y Step by step instructions on my blog: http://sailnator.com/clove-hitch/