How to Tie the Handcuff Knot

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This double loop knot can't be cinched too tightly, so the police don't really use it—but firefighters do to pull people out of narrow spaces by their wrists.

Step 1: Make "Q" shape
Cross the end of the rope over the top of the remaining rope, making a "Q" shape.

Step 2: Make second loop
Take the end of the rope, or the tail of the "Q," and cross it over again, making a second loop to the right of the first loop.

Step 3: Stack edges
Stack the left edge of the first loop to sit on top of the right edge of the second loop.

Step 4: Pull edges through loops
Simultaneously pull the right edge of the first loop through the second loop while pulling the left edge of the second loop through the first loop.

Tip
The size of the loops can be adjusted by gently pulling them larger or smaller.

Step 5: Tighten
To tighten pull on both loops.

Did You Know?
Also known as a Hobble Knot, cowboys would tie this around the legs of their horses or cattle to keep them from wandering too far during the night.