Page 550 - Bob Holtzman "The Field Guide to Knots How to Identify, Tie, and Untie Over 80 Essential Knots for Outdoor Pursuits"

1. Take a turn around the fixed object. Make an underhand crossing turn in the working end and position it
over the standing part. Make a bight in the remaining working end just below the crossing turn. (The loop
around the object has been made short in the photograph for clarity; in practice, make it long enough so that
the knot is close to the boat.)

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