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STEP 3 Place over the end of a pole, as shown. (The ends can be folded

up to ease placement.)

STEP 4 Tighten by pulling the ends in opposite directions.

To learn how to tie this knot around a bar without access to an end,
first tie it with this method, place it over a bar or pole end, then untie
with just one end to see how the wraps and tucks are made.

DOUBLE OVERHAND NOOSE

Also called the Poacher’s Noose, the Poacher’s Knot, and the Strangle