Tying a Figure 8 Knot

by EileenK in Outside > Knots

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Tying a Figure 8 Knot

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Here are the five simple step to typing a figure 8 knot.

Supplies

- 5 feet of any rope or cord

-two hands

Fold the Rope in Half

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Fold the rope in half, level equal amount on both sides.

Slide the Right Underneath the Left

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bring the right strand underneath the left tail

Make an &

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Pull the right strand trail over the top of the left strand to make an & symbol.

Under and Up Through the Loop

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Pull right trail of the & symbol underneath and then up through the upper loop.

Dress the Knot

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Tighten the knot by pull on opposite rope ends.