Page 211 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

SHAKE HANDS

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In one of the ropes to be
I joined, make a loop so that
the working end lies over the
standing part.

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Pass the working end of the
2 second rope up through the
first loop and make a second
loop with the working end
lying under the standing part.

Take the first working end
3 and pass it down behind
both loops.
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