RELATED: The Best Tree Swings for Backyard Fun This project is perfect for beginners, as you only need a few tools and basic knot knowledge—oh, and you need a tree (a big tree). STEP 1 ...

Best of all, the instructions take up about as much space as a psalm, as you can see below. Use a hardwood tree ... you want the swing’s seat to be. Tie double bowline knots near the bottom ...