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aShLeY’S StOPPer KnOt StOPPerS

A bulky stopper to block holes or slots
when smaller stoppers pull free.

When knots that surround the standing part of a line,
such as overhands and figure 8 knots, are too small, Ash-
ley’s stopper knot does the job. By bringing the working
end back into play before the final tightening, a knot of
satisfactory bulk is created. Clifford W. Ashley, author of
The Ashley Book of Knots created this knot.

Ashley’s Stopper Knot: Step 1 Ashley’s Stopper Knot: Step 2

Tie a slip knot—a simple noose (see page Bring the working end through the back of the
31)—in the working end. noose. For the best results, tighten the over-
hand before bringing the working end through
the loop. Then, tighten the noose by pulling on
gReeN light the standing part to create the three overlap-

This knot is used in climbing and camping. ping strands as shown in the photograph.

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