How to tie a double overhand knot
The double overhand knot is highly valuable in forming many more complex knots and when tied around something it forms a strangle knot. A strangle knot is convenient when securing a roll of blueprint, a bundle of pipe or to secure a glued joint while the glue is drying.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 1 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step1.jpg)
Step 1
Take a bend of rope.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 2 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step2.jpg)
Step 2
Make a loop with the running end going over the standing end.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 3 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step3.jpg)
Step 3
Wrap the running end around the standing part.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 4 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step4.jpg)
Step 4
Wrap the running end over the standing part a second time.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 5 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step5.jpg)
Step 5
Wrap the running end around the standing part for the second time.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 6 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step6.jpg)
Step 6
Feed the running end through the first loop.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 7 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step7.jpg)
Step 7
Continue feeding the running end of the rope through the loop.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 8 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step8.jpg)
Step 8
Feed the running end of the rope through the second loop.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 9 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step9.jpg)
Step 9
Pull the running end of the rope to tighten.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 10 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step10.jpg)
Step 10
Dress the knot as it tightens.
![Double Overhand Knot Step 11 by Comtrain](/images/comtrain/knots/double-overhand-knot/Step11.jpg)
Step 11
Final View.