Flat Overhand Bend

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Align the two ends

    Place two separate ends beside each other, leaving generous tails.

  2. 2

    Make one loop

    Treat the two ends as a pair and cross them over their standing parts.

  3. 3

    Bring the pair behind

    Take both ends behind the side of the opening.

  4. 4

    Pass both ends through

    Thread the pair through the same opening together.

  5. 5

    Leave both tails together

    Both free tails emerge on the same side. They remain separate ropes.

  6. 6

    Dress all four parts

    Pull each part separately to remove slack. Keep the strands parallel and leave long tails.