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STEP 3 Fold left side of the loop over the right one and through the crossing turn.
STEP 4 Pull the standing part and both loops evenly to get the final form.
Strong and secure, the two loops of the Triple Crown Loop Knot can take strain
independently. If the knot is tied close to the end, tie off the shorter standing part to the
longer one with a knot of your choice—it will make the knot more secure. After tying
the Triple Crown Loop, you can turn it over and crown it again if you like.
TRIPLE FIGURE EIGHT
This loop is similar to the Figure Eight Loop, demonstrated earlier in this chapter. To
start, you’ll need to fold over the end of the rope, forming a long bight.
STEP 1 Use the doubled-up rope to start tying a Figure Eight Loop.