How to Tie a Bow Tie

Want to get started in the world of blanket making but don't know how to sew? No sweat. There are ways to get around sewing to make a very cool no-sew fleece blanket through just knots and ties alone. Learn how to create an awesome gift for your loved ones this winter with hel ...more

Have more paracord than you know what to do with? If so, and if you're interested in storing it in a creative, esthetically-pleasing fashion (that is completely without any sort of material utility) then the paracord knot balls outlined in this video are for you! Tie some with ...more

Get with the creative and lace your shoes up differently! In this video, learn how to lace up your shoes (or rather, boots... seen here), in the "spider web" shoelace style. Tie & lace your shoes with two different color laces and really get adventurous!

This how-to video shows the basic technique for compounding Double Coin Knots. This video a starting point for learning complex compound knots and the techniques used to create them. Follow along with the step-by-step instructions in this video survival training tutorial and l ...more

The Mexican braid isn't so much a knot as it is a stitch. This how-to video demonstrates an easy way to join two separate strands, as long as you have a needle. Watch this video knot-tying tutorial and learn how to make a Mexican braid.

This how-to video demonstrates the easiest way to make a hammock. Simple, easy and safe, with no sewing required, make a hammock anytime in a pinch. All you need is fabric, rope, and the knot-tying skills from this instructional video. Watch this video tutorial and learn how t ...more

As the clove hitch knot is adjustable and slipper, it can be useful attached to a carabiner, allowing the load to move fluidly up and down the rope. However, the clove hitch is not particularly useful or advisable as a securing knot. Watch this video survival training tutorial ...more

The Girth Hitch or Lark's Foot knot is only suggested as a means of attached slings to a harness while rock-climbing. As the knot reduces the strength of the sling, it's not intended for attaching two slings together. Watch this video rock climbing tutorial and learn how to ti ...more

The double fishermen's knot, as demonstrated in this how-to video, is a safe knot to secure to separate lengths of rope together, forming high-strength loops of cord. This makes it useful in rock-climbing and in search and rescue, especially as a backup for other knots. Check ...more

The clove hitch knot is not a particularly good knot for binding, but can be quite useful as a crossing knot, or a knot at the intersection of topes where both ends of the active rope are loaded. The clove hitch works best in situations where the knot needs a little bit of giv ...more

An eye splice is the best way to create a permanent loop on the end of a multi-strand rope. Whether you need an eye splice loop to hold a hammock up in your backyard or need one for your nautical voyages, this survival training video will teach you step by step how to tie one. ...more

The Alpine butterfly knot is very similar to the Lionsmen's knot, and is often used in mountaineering. It's great for making a foot hold in the rope line. Follow along with this video survival training tutorial and learn how to tie an Alpine butterfly knot.

This how-to video demonstrates a double San Diego jam knot, as shown by Curtis Owens from Performance Tackle. This knot doubles the line to make a strong knot for heavier lines. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to tie a double San Diego Jam knot for fishing.

The Tucked Half Blood Knot is a normal half blood knot where the tag end is tucked in the final step. This will make the knot stronger and prevent it from slipping open. The tucked half blood Knot is used for the same applications as the ordinary half blood knot - to attach ho ...more

Curious about fishing? Looking for an easy pattern to start off with? Check out this instructional video and learn how to tie a simple calf's tail jig. This fishing jig is particularly successful in the fall season.

Tight Lines Fly Fishing Co. proudly presents Ross Mueller Tying his BWO nymph. This how-to shows how to make the BWO nymph. This is a great lure to use when fly fishing and catch all those fish you always wanted.

Knotting techniques are essential to learn for cord, leather, or even wire jewelry. A professional looking knot serves functional purposes, and can eliminate the need for clasps, closures, or attaching pieces. Learn how to tie a slip, slide, and lark's head knot by watching th ...more

Your grandma loved to knit, and so should you. But first, there are a few things about knitting that you need to know, like the slip knot. This video will teach you how to tie the slip knot while you are knitting.

Watch this video for a narrated step by step on tying the Mickey Finn fly.

Watch this video for a narrated step by step on tying the McKay Special fly.

Barrett from the Caddis Fly ties a chironomid midge pupa fly, a great stillwater trout pattern for the Oregon lakes fishing.

The Clouser Minnow Fly. It begs the question, why am I not fishing right now? Why aren't you. Tie this fly, then go for it. Now.

Tying the McFly Foam Egg pattern will get you out and fishing in no time. The pattern is used for salmon, steelhead, and trout.

Here are two different ways of tying a parachute fly. You'll be amazed, or not. But that won't stop you from trying them out, so do it.

Here are basic instructions for tying a Brown Bivisible Trout fishing fly.

The Art of Fly Tying shows you how you can create realistic wings for your fly fishing flies from scotch tape.

This fly pattern is a streamer that is fished right below the surface. It imitates a bait fish (shad) and was tied originally to catch carp, but is a useful pattern for any freshwater or saltwater fish feeding on bait and fry.

Using a half hitch is a great way for beginners to finish tying a fly for fly fishing - this video shows you how.

Bob Spangler demonstrates tying the Leech Mouse, a very effective fly for fly fishing.

Crystal Graham demonstrates tying the Camel Midge, a variation of the Zebra Midge. This fly has proven effective on the White and Norfork Rivers in Arkansas.

Jim Brady ties the Clodhopper Grasshopper pattern fly for fly fishing on a size 14 hopper hook.

Jeff Hines demonstrates tying the Partridge and Orange soft hackle fly for fly fishing.

You can tye in or clip into the rope for glacier travel. It doesn't really matter it is your choice. You may as well know both methods. The tie is great if your short of gear or you don't want your guests getting away. Clipping in eases the process of getting in and out of the ...more

Learn this classic way of tying a roast. Impress friends and family with this useful skill.

This video clip will show you how to use a bobbin threader tool to help you quickly and easily load fly tying thread through the tube of a thread bobbin.

This is a video of how to make a surgeons' knot when tying a quilt.

Connecting a fragile tippet to the leader can be frustrating and time consuming. Dr. Mark Lamos has a quick method that delivers a connection as strong as a blood knot. With practice, you'll be able to make this connection in less than a minute. Tie a hemostat blood knot when ...more

Using an egg yarn dispenser provides more consistent results, is quicker, and results in less material waste than tying egg patterns without a dispenser. You can use a drinking straw, the empty shaft of a ball-point pen.

The arbor knot is mainly used for tying the fishing line to the reel spool. The arbor knot is easy to learn and works well with thicker fishing lines.

The blood knot is used to join to fishing lines of similar size together. The blood knot is also used frequently by fly fishermen tying there own leaders.

A Fisherman's Bend is used to attach a line to a pole. It is sometimes called an anchor knot because it is also used to secure the rode to an anchor. Tie an anchor bend or fisherman's bend knot. Click through to watch this video on sailingcourse.com

In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to make a tied fleece blankie. Select any colored fleece and a coordinated patterned fleece. Purchase one yard of each fleece. Cut the fleece so that you have two pieces of 36 x 30. You will need a pair of scissors and a ruler. Sandwic ...more

The simplest and most fun way of customizing your Converse sneakers to reflect your personality is to lace them all fancy-like. Whether you love pink laces or emo black ones, choose two of your favorite shoelace colors and check out this fashion DIY tutorial to learn how to ti ...more

If you're looking for survival knots or nautical knots then you've gone to the wrong place. But if you're looking to bolster your oeuvre of fancy, beautiful knots, then you've stumbled upon the right video. A Chinese crown knot, a type of lanyard knot also known as a shamrock ...more

Head scarfs are second only to headbands when it comes to bohemian head wear. Just ask boho/hippie poster child Nicole Richie, who basically alternates between the two whenever she goes out. But head scarves are great for more than just fashion purposes. Now that we're knee d ...more

If you need to take up a hobby, you could try taking up making cool, decorative knots. This hobby isn't too hard to take up and can result in beautiful looking pieces of art that you can sell or just giveaway. In this next video tutorial, you'll be finding out how to tie the ...more

Husky and broad-shouldered as they are, cowboys occasionally get chilly while working the herd outdoors or casually saving a damsel in distress on his way to pick up a swankier cowboy hat in town. On those days when they need a little extra sass or simply a lightweight cover ...more

Whether you're doing it for decoration or just for fun, tying certain knots can be a difficult task for any person. It's a difficult hobby that most people could not stand to perform since it requires time and patience. Well if you're looking for help, this tutorial might be o ...more

Learn how to make a River Bar bracelet, which is also known as a Paracord bracelet, by following the steps outlined in this video tutorial. To start your bracelet, you will need to tie a reef knot. This is done by taking two loops (in two different color strings) and then plac ...more

To begin with you have to pass the line all the way through the eye of the hook and do it crosswise seven or eight times. Run it through the loop once more and then pass it all the way through the main loop of the line. Make certain that your line is wet. Another special way i ...more

The Tying It All Together team, or TIAT, explains the origin of the Rorschach knot and demonstrates the techniques in order to make the decorative knot. The Rorschach knot, associated with psychological testing of a subject's perception of inkblots can become a decorative knot ...more

The video is about tying a Zigzag braid knot design. At first, make the tag or rope into two by folding it. Take one end and make a small knot at the folded junction. Then take the second and pass it through the first made loop. Then take the other end and pass it through the ...more

TyingItAllTogether explains that, "Pagoda is the English language term for a tiered tower with multiple eaves. Common throughout eastern Asia, most pagodas were built to serve a religious function. The Pagoda Knot was created in admiration of this sacred architecture." In this ...more

Want to stay warm while out in the cold without looking like a frump? This video is for you! Stylist Jackie O Dee shows you multiple ways to tie a scarf to keep looking stylish during the cold winter months. Some styles work well under outerwear while others can be pinned and ...more

Parisians often wear beautiful scarves. They look chic, and keep you warm. The first way to wear it is the European loop. Double the scarf in half and loop then loose end though the loops. Second, you can loop the scarf around your neck then loop the end though the wrap. Third ...more

Pull the line towards yourself, applying tension. Form a bite. having the working end towards the standing part. Fold the line away from the direction of pull, weave the marlin spike through the hole and then pull the line tight. For a quicker method, place the marlin spike o ...more

The pitzen knot has various uses, but it's ideal for securing a hook to a fishing line. It's relatively easy to learn and quick to do once you know how. In this video the folks at ITS Tactical teach you how to tie a pitzen knot. ITS Tactical, Inc. is dedicated to showcasing t ...more

The snake knot is mostly decorative, not ideal for situations requiring a really strong knot. You can use it to make keychains and do all sorts of other things. In this video the folks at ITS Tactical teach you how to tie a snake knot quickly and easily. ITS Tactical, Inc. is ...more

If you want to rappel down walls like a Navy SEAL, the Swiss seat knot is an essential skill to learn. With it, you can quickly create a modified rappelling harness. The guys at ITS Tactical have got you covered in this video showing how to tie a Swiss seat knot. ITS Tactical ...more