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Overhand Loop Knot

An overhand knot tied in the bight

gives a very simple loop of no great
use. However, a loop made in the

same way with a double overhand
knot makes a good loop in

monofilament nylon fishing line. It
also looks pretty good when an
ornamental loop is required, but do

not expect to be able to untie it.

1 Fold the rope back on itself to make a
bight and then make a crossing turn with
the working end (the bight) underneath.
2 Bring the bight down through the center

of the crossing turn and pull tight.
3 This makes the overhand loop knot.

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