Page 267 - Buck Tilton - Outward Bound Ropes, Knots, and Hitches 2 ed.
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Wrap the rope around your left hand twice, as
shown in the photograph.
Alpine Butterfly: Step 2
Move the turn closest to your fingertips to lie
between the other two turns.
Unlike the loop knot (see page 102), the alpine butterfly
can and safely does serve to bear a critical load. It stands
up to tension from either direction without weakening.
Alpine Butterfly: Step 3
