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Boating Knots: Loops

in many sizes and materials—such as nylon or stainless
steel—and are obtainable from suppliers who sell boating
and yachting equipment.) The name suggests that this
knot was used by hangmen who were less skilled in knot
tying or in a rush to get the job done.
This knot can be used by campers who want a sliding
loop more secure than the slipknot. It is often used by
fishermen to secure a hook to the end of fishing line.

Scaffold K XXnot: Step 3 Scaffold Knot: Step 4
XX

XXX Take the working end up
Bring the working end around
XXX
the back of the standing part through both loops and tighten
a second time, as shown in the by pulling on the working end
photograph. and the loop. Be sure the turns
around the line lay down neatly
against each other.

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