The square knot is also known as the joining knot because it can join two ropes together and because it is the first knot Scouts learn when they join the BSA.  It has many uses-from securing bundles, packages, and the sails of ships to tying the ends of bandages.

          To tie a square knot, hold one rope end in each hand.  Pass the right end over and under the rope in your left hand and pull it snug.  Next, pass the rope now in your left hand over and under the one now in your right, and pull it snug.  Remember, right over left, left over right.