Page 352 - Geoffrey Budworth, Jason Dalton "The Little Book of Incredibly Useful Knots"
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Figure eight
This is a useful stopper knot and forms the basis for many other knots in this book. It differs
from the overhand in that the ends emerge from the knot parallel to each other, rather than at
angles. This is desirable when you need a compact knot that will not catch or tangle with
obstructions.
Begin with a clockwise loop of rope, with the working end passing over the standing part (1). Bring
the end around the back of the standing part from right to left (2). Then feed the end through the
loop you have just made, from top to bottom (3). Pull on the ends to tighten the knot (4).
