learn how to tie a square knot simple steps
Tying a Basic Square Knot. 1  1. Take two ropes and lay the right-hand rope over the other. 2  2. Wrap the right-hand rope under the left-hand rope. 3  3. Bring the right-hand rope back over the left-hand rope.  4. Bring the original right-hand rope over the other 1  rope. 5. Pull the original right-hand rope under the other rope.