Page 48 - Peter Randall - The Craft of the Knot

There is a world of loop knots to choose from, and even if you prefer to remember just
one locked loop, you can make a sliding loop or a multiple loop from it. Loop knots are
rewarding to learn and tie, and rope becomes quite a diverse tool when you learn them.

BOWLINE LOOP

Commonly referred to as the “Bowline,” this loop knot has been in such widespread use
that it is also referred to as the “king of knots.” It is still in much use today, and with a

little caution can be used in the newer synthetic materials.

STEP 1 Make a crossing turn.

STEP 2 Bring the running end up through it, and then behind the standing part.

STEP 3 Twist the running end all the way around the standing part and back down
through the crossing turn.

STEP 4 Take out all the slack to make the loop secure. As you tighten the knot, make