Bowline

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Bowline

The Bowline knot is used to tie equipment for hoisting or to secure the end of a rope to any fixed point to secure an item from falling.

Step #1		Step #2
Arrange the rope as shown, with a small loop in the standing part and the end going around the object the loop is to be tied around.		Insert the end through the loop.

Step #3		Step #4
Pull the end around and behind the standing part.		Insert the end back through the loop.

Finished Bowline - Front View		Finished Bowline - Rear View
Dress and set the knot.		Dress and set the knot.