Page 66 - Jim Whippy - Reeds Knot Handbook

This is another bowline knot that can be used to join two
ropes together, but this time they should be of a similar size
and design. It is not as chunky as the regular bowline and is
therefore less likely to catch on objects such as jagged rocks. BowlInes and Bends

3
Repeat Step 2 with the
opposite working end
and standing part. . .

4
. . . and end by pulling the
working end through the
loop you have just made.

5
Tighten both knots so
that the section between
them is pulled taut.

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