Page 138 - Adlard Coles "The Knot Bible"

LOOPS

Adjustable loop
KNOT SCORE
Although bearing a superficial resemblance to the ichabod and gibbet Strength

knots (pages 133–134), this adjustable loop differs in that most of the Security
turns are taken around the standing part alone. While this can be very Diffi culty Tying
Diffi culty Untying
effective with small stuff, such as cords and lanyards, it should be avoided
Usefulness
when using thicker line as this will be reluctant to make such tight turns.

1 Put a bight in the end of the line, 2 Take another turn around the 3 Pass the working end around both
and take a turn around the standing standing part, in the same direction legs of the bight...
part as if tying an overhand knot as before.
(page 148).

4 ... and tuck it under itself. 5 Tighten the knot.
A drawloop left in the

final tuck will make
untying easier.