Bowline

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Start with the standing part

    Leave enough working rope below to form the large loop.

  2. 2

    Bring the end down

    Extend the working end below the standing part.

  3. 3

    Make the small loop

    Turn the end to the right, around the small loop, and across the front of the standing part.

  4. 4

    Form the large loop

    Bring the end down the left side, across the bottom, and back up on the right.

  5. 5

    Come up through the opening

    Pass behind the lower rim and through the small loop. Bring the end forward above its upper rim.

  6. 6

    Go around the standing part

    Take the end around the standing part from the right, behind it, and back on the left.

  7. 7

    Return through the same loop

    Bring the end forward across the upper side and down through the small opening, behind its lower rim.

  8. 8

    Leave the tail inside

    Bring out the short tail inside the large loop, beside its returning leg.

  9. 9

    Dress the collar

    Take slack out of the small nipping loop and collar. Keep the large eye open and the short tail inside it.