Create a Small Loop: Start by forming a small loop in the rope, with the working end (the free end) on top of the standing end (the part connected to the rest of the rope).
Pass the End Through: Take the working end and pass it up through the loop from underneath, going around the standing end.
Wrap Around the Standing End: Continue by wrapping the working end behind the standing end and then bring it back down toward the loop.
Thread Through the Loop: Thread the working end through the small loop you created in step 1. This creates a “rabbit hole” (the working end) coming out of its “burrow” (the loop).
Tighten the Knot: Hold the standing end and the working end, and gently pull them apart. The knot should tighten securely around the standing end, forming a loop with a fixed loop at the end.
The bowline knot is easy to tie and untie, and it creates a strong and dependable loop that won’t slip or loosen under pressure. Remember to practice tying it until you can do it confidently, as it’s a useful knot for various outdoor and survival scenarios. It’s often referred to as the “king of knots” due to its reliability.
