Square Knot and Granny Knot

The square and granny knots are the most popular of all general purpose knots.

- The Square Knot sequence is: Right over left, left over right -- or, left over right, right over left
- The Granny Knot sequence is: Right over left, right over left -- or, left over right, left over right

How to Tie a Square Knot and Granny Knot:

1. For tying both the square knot and the granny knot, the first step is twist two ropes together.

Right over left --

2. Square Knot -- left over right, under then through.	3. Square Knot -- When pulled tight, the strands from the same rope come back out of the knot together, in the same direction.
2. Granny Knot -- right over left, under then through.	3. Granny Knot -- When pulled tight, the strands from the same rope come out of the knot on different sides.