The figure eight knot creates a stopper wherever you need one on a rope, though the steps are the same for several other knots, as well.
How to Tie the Figure Eight:
1. To tie a figure eight, also known as a Flemish bend, simply pass the free end of a line over itself to form a loop.
2. Continue under and around the line, and finish the knot by passing the working end down through the original loop.