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Applying the theory…

A comparison of the Myrtle and the Anti-Bowline projected in a flat 2D aspect.

SPart SPart

Collar

Collar
C

Ongoing
eye leg
Nipping
loop Nipping
loop
Anti-Bowline Myrtle

Defining characteristics: Defining characteristics:

1. The collar forms around the ongoing eye leg 1. The collar forms around the crossing point
3. Both legs of the collar lie in parallel (once intersection of the nipping loop (marked ‘C’).
the knot is dressed) 2. The exiting leg of the collar forms a loop -
3. Both legs of the collar feed into the nipping there is no bight structure.

loop from the same side. 3. The legs of the collar feed into the nipping

loop from opposite sides.

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