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STEP 3 Put tension on the knot by pulling on the bottom loop.

HONDA KNOT

Also called the Lariat Knot and the Bowstring Knot, this knot can be used
to make an especially small loop because it is circular instead of oval,
like most loops.

STEP 1 Tie an Overhand Knot, then lead the running end back through
it, finishing with another Overhand Knot at the tip. Then tighten down

the first Overhand Knot. The second Overhand locks the loop.