Things You'll Need
- 1-inch-diameter rope, 2 feet long
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- ¾-inch-diameter rope, 7 feet long
- Scissors
- 1 foot of cotton twine
Instructions
Simple Knot Toy
Fold the 1-inch rope in the center.
Place one side of the rope over the other to create a loop. Wrap the first side of the rope around the second side; then push the end of the rope through the loop, and pull both ends tight.
Place the second side of the rope over the first to create a loop. Wrap the second side of the rope around the first; then push the end of the rope through the loop, and pull both ends tight.
Continue tying knots in this way for the length of the rope.
Wash the finished rope toy with a load of laundry in hot water. Dry the toy completely. The dryer will fray the loose ends of the rope, making it more fun for the dog.
Tug of War
Cut 2 feet off the 7 feet of rope with the scissors.
Fold the remaining 5 feet of rope in half. Place the 2-foot piece 6 inches from the center fold.
Twist the center fold around the body of the rope, creating a loop. Push the folded end through the loop and pull the knot tight, so that it catches the 2-foot section in the knot.
Spread the three tails of rope out beneath the knot. Pick up the right-hand tail and place it between the left hand and center tail. Pick up the left-hand tail and place it between the two remaining tails. Repeat this braiding for the length of the rope.
Wrap the cotton twine around the end of the braid.