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B

fig. 1

The English Knot

Though known under a variety of
names, such as the "Waterman's
Knot" and the "Fisherman's Knot,"
this knot definitely seems of English
origin, so the name English Knot or
Englishman's Knot is an appropriate
one.
The tie is an easy one, done thus:
Lay the ends of two ropes — "A"
and "B" —so that they overlap, each
pointing opposite to the other (fig. 1).
Tie the end of Rope A around the
standing part of Rope B, using a sim-
ple Overhand Knot. Then tie the end
of Rope B around the standing part of
Rope A in identical fashion
(fig. 2). Draw the standing parts in
opposite directions and as the ends
come together, the knots will jam into
one, forming a strong join.

B

fig. 2