KNOT KNOWLEDGE

STOPPER KNOTS

[Figure 8]

[Heaving Line Knot]

[Double Overhand Knot]

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Figure 8

The Figure 8 knot is made in the end of a rope. It is bulkier than an Overhand knot.

Step #1
Make a loop.

Step #2
Bring the end around behind the standing part.

Step #3
Put the end through the loop.

Finished Figure 8
Dress and set the knot.

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Heaving Line Knot

The Heaving line knot can be used to add weight to the end of the rope to give mass to it when you want to throw it.

Step #1
Form a bight.

Step #2
Start making turns, taking the end behind the standing part and wrapping it around the bight.

Step #3
Make several turns.

Step #4
Insert the end through the loop.

Finished Heaving Line Knot
Pull on the standing part to tighten the knot.

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Double Overhand Knot

The Double Overhand is bulkier than the Figure 8 knot and is more difficult to untie.

Step #1
Begin with an overhand knot.

Step #2
Put the end back through the loop.

Finished Double Overhand Knot
Yank firmly on both ends to snap this knot tight.

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