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challenge Knot

The Challenge Knot’s name is derived from the focus
that must be undertaken during its creation. More to
the point, tying the knot will test both patience and
ability. Still, its beauty makes the challenge of its
formation well worth it.
Knot Components: Historical Knot

1. Make a clockwise loop (left rope over 2. Flip the crossed running ends up and
right). over the top of the loop.

3. Cross the left running end over the right, 4. …tuck it under the loop. This will create a
and… left and right loop.

5. Slide the left loop over the right loop. 6. Distend the left and right loops, creating
a figure eight between them.