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The Granny Knot, also known as a Thief's Knot, results from a second step after making an Overhand Knot. The Granny Knot is simply the improper completion of what would otherwise be a Square Knot. The first half of this is properly referred to as an Overhand Knot, but is also called a Thumb Knot and a Common Knot.

So, what you have really asked is how to make an Overhand Knot. This is formed by taking one free end of a line and going once around the same line (often at the other end of the line) and pulling taut. This is the first action done with a shoelace when tying shoes.

This knot is not properly called a half granny knot, but should be called an Overhand Knot.

Reef Knot, Bowline and Granny knot are just three examples of some knots used in ships.

Yes, the definition is 'any knot that is improperly tied, but looks correct'. So the granny knot is a liar's knot if you intended to tie a square knot.

It is used to tie your shoes! And much, much more...