Figure Eight

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1. 1

   Leave a working end

   Hold the standing part and leave room below for the knot.
2. 2

   Form the first loop

   Curve the end around and cross in front of the standing part.
3. 3

   Wrap behind

   Take the end around the back of the standing part and return downward.
4. 4

   Enter the first loop

   Bring the end in front of the diagonal and into the lower opening.
5. 5

   Pass through

   Continue through the opening, behind the lower rim, and out below.
6. 6

   Dress the figure eight

   Pull the two ends to bring the lobes together. The crossing stays in place and the tail remains outside the knot.