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figure 90.2
Matthew Walker (single): an attractive stopper knot, usually made on laid rope at any position
throughout its length. They may also be made at the end of a rope, when the tails are whipped.
Form this knot by passing each strand around the rope in the direction of the lay under the other two
strands, while retaining a bight (figure 91.1). Take the second strand around and pass it up through
the first bight and retain a second bight. Repeat with the third strand following around and up through
the first bight, then on and up through the second bight (figure 91.2). Then you can carefully work
tight and finish off the knot (figure 91.3).
figure 91.1
