Simple Step-By-Step Water Knot Instructions

Oftentimes people have trouble tying a double overhand knot, if you are having difficulty making this knot you can substitute it with the water knot. The water knot (also known as a tape knot, ring bend, grass knot, or overhand follow-through) is often used when making horse halters.

Simple Water Knot Instructions:

Step 1: Take a piece of rope and cross it over itself. Take one end and pull it under similar to the first step when tying your shoes. Next, you'll pull it tight leaving a bit loose so you can complete your knot later.

Step 2: Take your second piece of rope and feed it through the center of the existing knot.

Step 3: Looping under the first rope, continue guiding it through the knot alongside the first piece of rope.

Step 4: Guide the top end of the rope through the center of the first rope and tighten to create the knot!

Columbia Basin Knot Company, LLC gives a detailed instruction on tying the water knot in the video tutorial below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TIFizRLaLo