How to Make a Teepee

In this instructible, you will learn how to make a fun and functional teepee fort that you can hang out in!

Supplies

•Rope (any string of cordage will work for the knot)

•Sticks (roughly 8ft long) I used 5 sticks, but more is better.

•Tarp (I used an 8.5ft x 11.5ft)

Step 1: Gather Materials

The first step is to find at least 5 straight long sticks to act as the frame of your teepee. To make the knot tying easier, I laid down all of the sticks on a log, so they were off the ground.

Step 2: Tie the Knot

First, tie a clove hitch on one of the sticks. I have linked instructions here for tying the clove hitch. Next, you are going to wrap the rope around all of the sticks 3 times. Then, loop the rope in between each of the sticks and finish it off with another clove hitch.

Step 3: Assemble the Frame

Once the knot is complete, spread out the legs evenly to form the skeleton of the teepee.

Step 4: Putting the Tarp On

Finaly, wrap the tarp around your frame to form the walls of the teepee. Now you have a functional and fun teepee to hang out in and enjoy!