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    Portuguese Bowline knot

    The Portuguese bowline results is a secure double loop.

    1. Make a small loop in the working end.
      portuguese bowline 1
    2. then bring the working end round to make a second, larger loop.
      portuguese bowline 2
    3. Pass the working end over the larger of the loops.
      portuguese bowline 3
    4. Thread the working end through the smaller loop from the back.
      portuguese bowline 4
    5. pass the working end behind the standing part
      portuguese bowline 5
    6. Thread the working end back to pass over the large loops and through the small loop.
      portuguese bowline 6
    7. Work the knot tight, while evening up the large loops so that the small loop grips the working end.
      portuguese bowline 7
    		 

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