Marlinspike Hitch

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1. 1

   Make the opening

   Form a loose loop, keeping the long standing part above and the free tail below.
2. 2

   Fold the standing part

   Take a bight from the long standing part, not from the free tail.
3. 3

   Pass the closed bight through

   Bring that standing-part bight through the opening and toward the end of the toggle.
4. 4

   Open it beyond the toggle end

   Keep the bight open outside the end of the bar.
5. 5

   Place the bight over the toggle

   Slide it over the end and pull the standing part to grip the toggle. Pull on the standing side that closes the noose.
6. 6

   Snug the hitch on the toggle

   Pull the standing side that closes the noose. Bring the body down toward the toggle without withdrawing it.