Article: Take the free end of the string and wrap it around whatever you're tying the knot to. Pull both sides of the string so that it's tight against the object. Both ends of the string should point in the same direction and run parallel with each other. If you're tying the knot to a fishing rod, you'd wrap the string around your spool. Hold the free end of the string or rope and cross it over the string or rope to form a loop at the very end of it. Pull the free end of the string up and through the loop and continue pulling it till it forms a knot. You should now have a small knot at the end of your string or rope. This is what is known as an overhand knot, and is one of the most common knots out there.
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Wrap the string around whatever you're tying the knot to. Form a 1in (2.5cm) loop at the end of the line. Pull the free end of the string through the loop.