Page 150 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

KNOTS FOR
EYE HOOKS
Fourth type

This is a beautiful and
universally used knot.
but it is not simple to
make. It is formed in
two different stages: in
the first the line is
wrapped around the
shank of the hook; in
the second the turns
that have been formed
are transferred from the
shank to the standing
part with care, so that
they remain in order.
The resulting knot has
an excellent grip and is
admirably symmetrical.

Method
Begin by passing the
end of the line through
the eye of the hook and
forming turns around
the shank (1). The
number of turns is
entirely discretionary,
but it is not a good idea
to make too many.
Although many turns
make the knot more
attractive, they also
increase its bulk
without having any
effect on its grip. The
next steps consist of
passing the end in the
opposite direction
through the eye of the
hook (2,3). Now
transfer the right-hand
turn onto the standing
pan (4). Continue by