The Square Knot—also referred to as a Reef Knot—is one of the most basic knots, and the first one that many cub scouts are taught. It’s fast and works great for tying two ropes of the same ...

The square knot is one of the easiest, and strongest, knots to tie. Whether you are tying hemp jewelry or bundling firewood, a square knot binds until it is untied.

All of our experts say that you can knot anything from shoe laces to hoodie strings for macramé, but if you’d like to use rope, both Katz and Gabrielle recommend beginning with a five ...