8.3 Three Essential Knots
Bowline
The bowline is a reliable knot used for tying a loop in rope. It is extremely
strong when under load, and unties easily once free of load. Some people use
the rhyme “the rabbit comes out of the hole, round the tree, and back down
the hole” as a way of remembering how to tie a bowline.
Take the end of the piece of rope
and assess how big a loop you
require
Make a small loop in the rope
Take the tail and lead it up through
the loop
Pass the tail around the standing
rope
Thread the tail back through the loop, and tighten
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