How to Make a Granny Knot

Hold the two ends of the line you wish to join, and hold one in each hand., Loop the left end over the right, like a simple overhand knot. , Turn the ends toward each other, and loop the left end over the right as before. , Adjust the knot., Know...

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Hold the two ends of the line you wish to join

    The ends should be perpendicular to the load-bearing part of the line. , Be aware that this knot is prone to slipping open and should not be used in any situation requiring strength or holding weight.

    It's good for teaching small children how to tie knots and it's good for loose knots for playing games or temporarily holding craft or other items in place before glue, staples or nails are put into place, etc.

    It can also be used for tying together parcels, adding hair ribbons to hair, tying on bandages and for shoelaces.
  2. Step 2: and hold one in each hand.

  3. Step 3: Loop the left end over the right

  4. Step 4: like a simple overhand knot.

  5. Step 5: Turn the ends toward each other

  6. Step 6: and loop the left end over the right as before.

  7. Step 7: Adjust the knot.

  8. Step 8: Know what to use a granny knot for.

Detailed Guide

The ends should be perpendicular to the load-bearing part of the line. , Be aware that this knot is prone to slipping open and should not be used in any situation requiring strength or holding weight.

It's good for teaching small children how to tie knots and it's good for loose knots for playing games or temporarily holding craft or other items in place before glue, staples or nails are put into place, etc.

It can also be used for tying together parcels, adding hair ribbons to hair, tying on bandages and for shoelaces.

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