Page 77 - The Pocket Guide to Outdoor Knots

Purpose
For everyday domestic use, in threads or cords (but not ropes, since it jams), this

knot is a quickly tied fixed loop.

Tying
Make a reasonably long bight (figure 1) and tie an overhand knot with the

doubled line (figure 2). The twin knot parts should not form parallel lines, but
instead must be encouraged to cross over at each bend so that, as it is tightened

up, the knot beds down snugly (figure 3).