Tying knots for ponies

STEP 1
You will need:

Twine, rope or string

Scissors or a knife

A large rock

STEP 2
Look at the pictures of the four knots.

Practise making each of them.

STEP 3
What other knots can you find on the internet? Which is your favourite knot?

Test which one is the strongest by trying to lift the rock.

Record on your I pad how you tested the strength of the knot by trying to lift the rock

Watch the videos below and practise until you can tie the knot without instructions.

Can you think of times when the quick release knot will be useful?

Do a drawing of the quick release knot in action.

Write or say the instructions to help someone else make a quick release knot.

More out more videos and information about knots on animated knots https://www.animatedknots.com/basic-knots