Bowline on a Bight

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Start with a doubled length

    Fold the rope and keep both free standing parts together.

  2. 2

    Form the small opening

    Make a loop in the doubled rope.

  3. 3

    Make the two large eyes

    Carry the folded end around to leave two matching loops below.

  4. 4

    Pass the fold through

    Push the closed fold up through the small opening.

  5. 5

    Open the emerging fold

    Enlarge the fold in front of the two large loops.

  6. 6

    Take it around the loops

    Bring the enlarged bight down outside both large loops.

  7. 7

    Pass below their ends

    Keep the entire doubled loop inside the opened bight.

  8. 8

    Carry it behind

    Move the opened bight behind both loops without crossing through either rope.

  9. 9

    Draw it up around the standing parts

    Pull the bight upward to form a collar around the paired standing parts and dress the two eyes.

  10. 10

    Dress both eyes

    Take slack out of the nipping turns and standing-part collar. Keep the two large eyes open and aligned.