Page 493 - Compton Nic "A Knot a Day"

4 Instead of putting in a hitch at the end, make an underhand loop in the

standing part to start the bowline. Feed the working end down through

the loop.

5 Pass the working end around the standing part and back into the loop

to complete the bowline. Adjust the bowline so that both ‘arms’ are the

same length, and then tighten the knot.