Figure Eight Loop

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1. 1

   Fold the rope

   Work with the closed fold, or bight. Both free ends stay below.
2. 2

   Form the upper loop

   Bend the doubled rope left and bring the bight down.
3. 3

   Cross behind

   Take the bight behind both standing strands and down to the right.
4. 4

   Go around the strands

   Pass below and across the front of the standing strands, bringing the bight up on the left.
5. 5

   Approach the opening

   Take the closed bight behind the left side of the upper loop and into its opening.
6. 6

   Thread the bight

   Pass the folded rope through the opening. The closed tip emerges forward and upward over the upper turn.
7. 7

   Extend the loop

   Draw the bight upward and open the finished loop.
8. 8

   Dress the doubled eight

   Draw the doubled turns together without crossing the paired strands. Keep the attachment loop open.