Page 97 - Mario Bigon "The Morrow Guide to Knots"

ARTILLERY
LOOP

This knot is made in
medium- and large M
diameter rope and was
formerly used by
artillerymen to pull
cannon and other
artillery. It is also used
by climbers. but in this
case the loop must be
large enough to slip
over the shoulder,
leaving the hands free
for the climb.

Method
Form a large loop with
the end under the
standing part and pass
the end up over the
standing part to the left
of the loop. Take the
end of the loop with the
right hand and twist it
counterclockwise to
form another loop (1 ).
Turn this second loop
upwards and insert it
between the end and
the left side of the upper
loop (2). Tighten the
knot by pulling both the
end and the standing
part at the same time (3).

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