[header] How to tie a zeppelin knot [title] Place two pieces of rope on a flat surface with the tail ends facing one another. [step] The tails of each rope should be facing one another. The two ropes should form roughly a straight line, with a small break in between the line. 
[substeps] If you're working outside, you may not be able to find a flat surface. Simply look for the flattest bit of ground you can find.