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Simple Slip Knot

Also known as the Running Knot
or Running Overhand, this is tied
much like the single Overhand Knot.
The end is held stationary in the
left hand while the right hand uses the
standing part to form an overhand
loop and draw the rope up through
FORM LOOP (fig. 1). But, having no end to draw,
4 the right hand must use a bight
instead (fig. 2).
The left hand tightens the knot by
HOLD
pulling on the end (fig. 3), and the
END
bight then forms a noose or loop that
can be drawn to any size by slipping it
through the knot. When desired, the
knot can instantly be untied by
pulling the standing part down
through, knot and all.
fig. 1

^> DRAW
UP

fig. 2

fig 3