The Square Knot

Also known as the Joining Knot and Reef Knot, will be used many times during your scouting career and beyond.

This knot was used for centuries by sailors for reefing sails and tying things aboard ship.  It is important to not use this not for tying two ropes together.

The following is the steps for tying the Square Knot... Just remember right over left, and left over right:

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Step 1 - Hold your rope at the ends
Step 2 - Do an over hand knot with right over left
Step 3 - Do a second over hand knot now with left over right
Step 4 - Pull the ends tight

The Square Knot is used in many of the knot awards you may receive as a Boy Scout and as a Leader.