Page 95 - Patrick Moreau, Jean-Benoit Heron Marine Knots How to Tie 40 Essential Knots

Middleman’s Knot

This is a particularly safe loop, which provides excellent hold, even with a
stiff nylon line.
It is a classic fish hook knot, preferred by line fisherman over the
bowline knot.
The loop can be tied directly in the middle of a rope, but the version

using the end of the rope is much more useful because you can pass the
string through the eye.

1 - Start with a half knot, working end passing over.