How to make a plain knot

The "plain or square knot" is derived from marine use, since it is used to join two ends of a rope when a sail is curled. It is one of the most famous maritime knots outside the nautical scope. The result is a double loop knot, often used to tie shoelaces. The "loop knot, plain or square", does not constitute a very secure joint, so it should not be used, of course, with different diameter ropes. Its real function is to join the ends of the same corporal. Here we explain step by step how to make this knot.

• Rope

one

This level knot is very easy, you have to make two half knots, one on the right and the other on the left. Start by taking the two ends of the rope you want to join and put the right on the left.

two

Put the rope of the right hand on the left and make a normal knot, and place the cord of the left hand on the right.

3

Now do the same thing, but unlike the previous step, the rope of the left hand on the right and you have the plain knot made.

• The plain is a knot very used in the world of navigation, but if you are going to be subjected to effort, one solution is to make knots of stop in the short chicotes.