Page 225 - Maria Constantino "The Knot Handbook"

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A. Pass the working end down
2 behind the loop that has
j ust been formed to make a
Middle a length of cord and 'pretzel' layout.
I make an overhand loop so
that the working end lies on
top of the standing part.

Pick up the other end of
3 the cord and tuck it under,
over, under, over. Keep a tight
hold at this stage, as the knot
will fall apart if you let go.