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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.

Make a long narrow bight, the tip of which will form the eye of the loop.

figure of eight loop 1

Turn the bight and form a loop of two parallel lines.

figure of eight loop 2

Pass the bight over the standing part of the rope / cord.

figure of eight loop 3

Pass the eye loop round behind the standing and working end of the rope.

figure of eight loop 4

Thread the eye through the first loop from front to back.

figure of eight loop 5

Pull the tip of the eye through the upper loop and start to tighten the knot.

figure of eight loop 6

Work the knot tight, leaving the eye at the required size.

figure of eight loop 7
 

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