Double Overhand Stopper

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Leave a working end

    Leave a long enough tail to wrap twice and pass back through the turns.

  2. 2

    Bring the end up

    Keep the standing part straight while bringing the end alongside it.

  3. 3

    Make the first turn

    Wrap the working end around the standing part and a finger-sized opening.

  4. 4

    Add a second turn

    Continue in the same direction, laying the second turn beside the first.

  5. 5

    Thread both turns

    Bring the end back through the center of both turns.

  6. 6

    Bring out the tail

    Leave a visible tail beyond the two turns.

  7. 7

    Dress the stopper

    Pull the two ends to bring the wraps together into a small barrel.