Page 64 - Jim Whippy - Reeds Knot Handbook

The simple simon knot was introduced by the late Harry
Asher and first appeared in his book A New System of Knotting.
This knot is a variation on the reef knot (see pages 30–31), but
is tied in a totally different way by forming a bight in one rope
and then threading the other rope through and around it to
form the finished knot.
The advantage of this knot is that it is more secure than
the reef knot and does not become loose or unravel if it’s BowlInes and Bends
subjected to frequent jerking movements. It also holds well if
it is tied using differently sized ropes, and even with synthetic
ropes that tend to have less grip.

3
Now lead the rope up
and around both legs of
the bight and diagonally
over itself, as shown
here.
4
Tuck the rope down
and up through the
bight next to its own
standing part.

5
Tighten to complete
the knot.

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