The question likely refers to how to tie a Monkey's Fist knot, a type of knot tied around a solid object to form a weight at the end of a rope.
Here's how to tie a Monkey's Fist knot:
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Wrap the rope around your fingers: Start by wrapping the rope around three or four fingers of your non-dominant hand three times, leaving a long tail end for later use.
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Carefully remove the loops: Gently slide the loops off your fingers, maintaining their shape.
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Wrap perpendicularly: Hold the loops and wrap the working end of the rope around the center of these loops three times, perpendicular to the first set of wraps.
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Wrap one last time: Rotate the knot 90 degrees and wrap the working end through the center of all previous wraps, again three times. This step completes the basic structure of the knot.
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Tighten gradually: Carefully and gradually tighten the knot by working the slack out of each section, one loop at a time. This will require patience and repeated adjustments. You'll want a firm but not overly tight core at this point.
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Insert a weight (optional): If desired, before the final tightening, insert a weight (like a steel ball bearing or a small rock) into the center of the knot.
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Final tightening: Continue tightening until the knot is snug and secure.
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Finishing: Neatly tuck or trim the excess tail end of the rope if necessary, or use it to attach the Monkey's Fist to something else.
Keep in mind that the long tail that you leave at the beginning is the end that becomes the "tail" after tying the monkey fist. It is generally recommended to leave a generous amount of slack for the first step.
