Page 24 - The New Encyclopedia of Knots

One way of tying this knot is first to form a bight and then thread the working end up through it (figure
14.1). Complete the knot by passing the end around behind the standing part and back down through

the bight (figure 14.2), and then pulling it tight.

Alternatively, and more professionally, begin by holding the standing part of the line in your left hand
and with the working end in your right hand lay it across the standing part to form a bight and hold it
there firmly between your right forefinger and thumb. Now lift your left hand so that the bight starts to
loop over the working end, meanwhile turning your right hand clockwise so that the working end turns

down and inwards towards the bottom of the bight. Continue to turn the working end as the standing
part loops over it and forms a second bight, so that the working end turns upwards to poke up through
this second bight that you have formed (figure 14.1). Complete the knot as before.

figure 14.1