Reef Knot instructions

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How to tie a reef knot in six easy steps

  1. Take the ends of two ropes. For clarity, we'll refer to them as Rope A (left) and Rope B (right)
  2. If needed, pull at the knot to extend the length of the rope to give you more rope to work with.
  3. Now, take the end of Rope A and tuck it under Rope B.
  4. Pass the end of Rope B over and under the end of Rope A, forming a simple knot.
  5. Now, take the end of Rope B and pass it over Rope A.
  6. Pull the ends of Rope A and Rope B to form a completed Reef Knot!
How to tie a reef knot

How to tie a reef knot in six easy steps

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