Cat’s Paw Knot Tutorial

A secure knot for attaching a line to a hook is the cat’s paw, which can be tied in the hand, then slipped onto the end of the hook.

Start with a large bight of line, and fold the top of the bight over onto the standing parts (1) to form two bights. Begin twisting the bights inward toward each other (2). After making at least two complete twists, place the tops of the bights together and position them on the end of the hook (3). Pull the free ends to snug up the twists, and ensure that there is no space in the top of the bights around the hook (4)

This is a great way to hang your planters or anything you need to hang from a hook.