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Bowline knot

Probably the most useful fixed loop knot, the bowline is easy to tie and is very reliable as it does not easily slip or jam tight, with many variations this is the most basic.

Make a loop, with the working end passing over the standing part, and turn the end back towards the loop.

make loop
 

Pass the working end through the loop from the back. 

end_through_loop

turn the working end behind the standing part. 

end behind

Bring the working end round and back to the front of the loop. Thread the working end through the front of the loop 

through loop again

With the working end through the loop work the knot tight while leaving a suitable size of working loop. 

work_tight
 

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