Use this knot to tie fixed, super-strong, non-jamming loops. The bowline knot makes a secure loop at the end of a piece of rope. It works best when it's holding a load, which helps to keep the ...

To create a fixed loop at the end of a rope, the bowline knot is your best bet. This versatile knot is easy to untie, even after bearing weight, making it perfect for various applications such as ...

To tie into a harness with a Figure 8 Follow-through, tie a Figure 8 knot in the rope approximately 3 - 3.5 feet (1 - 1.5 meters) from the end of the rope (Figures 1 - 4) Feed the running end of the ...

Pull it through far enough that you end up with a 3- to 4-inch tag end. Tie a simple overhand knot with the loop created on the far side of the tackle you’re tying on and the tag end and main line.

Twist and turns, knots and loops, a burst of colour and a column of bobbins. That’s a sketchy description of what grabs your attention when you lay eyes on some of Marie Gnanaraj’s intricate pieces of ...