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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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