How to Tie a Bowline Knot Create a Loop: Make a small loop in your left hand with the working end of the rope on top. Pass the Working End Through the Loop: Think of the loop as a hole. Pass the working end (the rabbit) through the hole. Wrap Around the Standing End: Wrap the working end around the standing end of the rope (think of this as the tree). Back Through the Loop: Bring the working end back through the loop (the hole) again. | Rob Benson