Challenge Knot - bondage tips

You guessed it; this knot is a “challenge.” Still, its beauty and Celtic elegance make it a noble addition to a rigger’s arsenal of flat knots. Whereas most of the knots previously described lend themselves to one another, this knot stands alone. Don’t be intimidated by this knot’s uniqueness or its name for that matter. It’s very doable and you will impress your partner and wow people once you tie it in front of them—or better yet, show them how it’s done.

How to tie a Challenge Knot

Rope length: Any length

Rope diameter: Any diameter

Start with two ropes side by side. Shape the left-side rope as shown by first making a backward J, making a bight in the lower rope and laying the bight up across the J.

Drop the right-side rope down and under the twisted loop that protrudes to right side of the left-hand rope.

Begin weaving with the end of the right-hand rope. First weave underneath the lower left bight and out through the loop created by the upper left bight.

Now weave the working end down and…

underneath the lower left bight, over the rope crossing the lower left bight and under itself.

Continue by weaving the working end over the upper left bight again, and under the upper right standing end of rope.

Drop the working end down and over the right loop, under itself over the right loop again…

and under itself a final time. Now congratulate yourself. You have met the challenge successfully!