Knotting Expert Club Knots: step by step

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First throw

Square Knot (Two-hand technique)

A square knot (1=1) is performed on tissues that are not under tension, and is composed of 2 simple knots. Attention should be given not to obtain a so-called "granny" knot (1x1). This is very important, as a granny knot does not securely hold and can slip off.
In this section you will learn how to obtain the first simple knot of the square knot.

02_Square Knot (Two-hand technique) First throw — Place blue strand over left thumb.

03_Square Knot (Two-hand technique) First throw — Approximate left index finger and left thumb.

04_Square Knot (Two-hand technique) First throw — Pass left thumb under white strand.

05_Square Knot (Two-hand technique) First throw — Place blue strand over white strand and hold it between left index finger and left thumb.

06_Square Knot (Two-hand technique) First throw — Use left index finger to push blue strand under white strand.

07_Square Knot (Two-hand technique) First throw — Pass the rest of blue strand under white strand.

08_Square Knot (Two-hand technique) First throw — Tighten both strands to complete the single knot.

Second throw

Square Knot (Two-hand technique)

Once the first throw is completed, another simple knot will be added in order to obtain the square knot. Remember that it is important to pay attention and learn the proper technique so that a real square knot is obtained in the end and not a granny knot.
Observe carefully the structure of the obtained square knot. You will see how the blue strand is strangulating the 2 white strands and vice versa. This is what confers the knot its maximim holding capability.