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    Figure of Eight Loop knot

    This Fixed loop knot can be used if something is to be fitted through the loop.

    1. Make a long narrow bight, the tip of which will form the eye of the loop.
      figure of eight loop 1
    2. Turn the bight and form a loop of two parallel lines.
      figure of eight loop 2
    3. Pass the bight over the standing part of the rope / cord.
      figure of eight loop 3
    4. Pass the eye loop round behind the standing and working end of the rope.
    5. figure of eight loop 4
    6. Thread the eye through the first loop from front to back.
      figure of eight loop 5
    7. Pull the tip of the eye through the upper loop and start to tighten the knot.
      figure of eight loop 6
    8. Work the knot tight, leaving the eye at the required size.
    9. figure of eight loop 7
    		 

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