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Butterfly Loop

Here’s a great way to make a loop knot tied in a bight. It’s
secure, strong and easy to tie and untie. It also won’t
collapse or tighten when the parent line is under tension. It
can also be used to isolate a damaged part of the rope.
We like it because it looks prettier and more symmetrical
than simply tying a double overhand knot in a bight, plus it
lies flatter on the back of the neck for certain harnesses or
the Rope Cage.

Rope length: Any length
Rope diameter: Any diameter

1 2 3 4

Pull a large bight through Twist the bight once… . and then twice. (Note that the Pull the bight straight up and
your hand, making the middle opening in the twists over the top of your hand.
shape of the letter M. will be where you thread the Keep an eye on the opening
bight through in Step 6.) in the middle twist.

5 6 DONE

Pinch the bight and pull it Pull the bight to form the And tighten the knot by
through the opening (made loop… pulling the ends.
by the second twist) from
back to front.

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