How To Tie a Bowline Knot. The bowline loop is the workhorse of knots—it
never slips, comes loose, or jams under strain. How many people do you know who are that reliable? You will need and a single length of rope. Step 1. Cross the end of the rope over the top of
the remaining rope, making a "Q" shape. Step 2. Pass a short portion of the end of the rope,
or the tail of the "Q," through the loop from behind (and back along the remaining rope). Thread it loosely, leaving behind a new large,
loose loop to the right of your "Q." Step 3. Pass the short portion of the end around the
back of the remaining rope. Step 4. Bring the short portion of the end back up
and once again pass it through the small loop (your initial "Q"), this time from the front. Step 5. Cinch the knot closed, and use the resulting
loop to secure your bow. Did you know The Bowline is also called the
King of Knots—a version of it exists in every sea-faring culture in the world.