9.5 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
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