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SURGEON’S KNOT

Used by surgeons to tie off blood vessels, the Surgeon’s Knot works well

with small and slippery tying materials. Because the first crossing is
double, it holds tension better than a Half Knot while completing the top
half of the knot.

STEP 1 Make the bottom half of the knot with two crossings instead of
the single crossing of the Half Knot.

STEP 2 Finish the top half with a single crossing, as for the Reef Knot
(see Chapter 6).

If you wish, you can also tie the top half of the Surgeon’s Knot with
two crossings.

TIMBER HITCH

Just as its name suggests, the Timber Hitch is traditionally used to hoist

or drag logs or poles.

STEP 1 Start by tying a Half Hitch (see Chapter 4).