Page 195 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

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FLEMISH BEND

Ill (ALSO KNOWN AS FIGURE-OF-EIGHT BEND)
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a:i simple knot to tie, this is also one of the strongest bends that you can tie in both rope
A and string. Mariners, however, aren't that keen on this knot, because it jams in natural
cordage. It suits synthetic ropes pe1fectly though, and is therefore well-liked by climbers.

Make a loop in one end of
I a length of rope so that the
working end lies on top of the
standing part.

Hold the loop and give it a
2 half-twist.

Tuck the working end
3 through the loop above
the twist, making a figure-of-
eight outline.