Matthew walker knot with 2 stands of cords (or the two ends of a doubled rope string) Steps 1. Position the strands Lay both strands parallel, pointing away from you. Label them Strand A (left) and Strand B (right). 2. First strand — make a loop Take Strand A and form an overhand loop (loop over itself), then pass the end up through that loop from below. 3. Second strand — same thing, but through both Take Strand B, form an overhand loop the same way, then pass its end up through its own loop AN