Page 115 - Peter Randall - The Craft of the Knot

Whereas the Overhand Knot can be difficult to untie, this knot can be untied simply
by pulling on the running end to take out the last tuck, just as you do when you untie
shoelaces. However, this trick does not work with all knots, as not all knots can be
released by letting out the last tuck.

SLIPPED NOOSE

This knot is similar to the Slipped Overhand Knot. The difference is that the last tuck is

made with a bight of the standing part, instead of the running end.

Pass the running end around the standing part, making a loop; then, make a bight in
the standing part and pass it through the crossing turn. Pull on the running end and on

the bight loop to tighten.
It is important to learn the difference between the Slipped Overhand Knot and the

Slipped Noose. Each one will serve you as the starting point for other knots.

SURGEON’S KNOT

Used by surgeons to tie off blood vessels, the Surgeon’s Knot works well with small and
slippery tying materials. Because the first crossing is double, it holds tension better than
a Half Knot while completing the top half of the knot.

STEP 1 Make the bottom half of the knot with two crossings instead of the single
crossing of the Half Knot.

STEP 2 Finish the top half with a single crossing, as for the Reef Knot (see Chapter 6).