Palomar Knot

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1. 1

   Fold the line

   Work with the closed bight. Both free ends remain above the hook.
2. 2

   Pass the closed bight

   Push the folded end through the hook eye.
3. 3

   Make a loose overhand

   Carry the bight around the doubled standing line to form the overhand loop.
4. 4

   Pass through the overhand

   Bring the closed bight through the opening, keeping both legs together.
5. 5

   Open the bight

   Make the bight large enough for the whole hook.
6. 6

   Pass below the hook

   Extend the closed fold beyond the entire hook.
7. 7

   Bring it around the hook

   Move the bight around the far side of the hook.
8. 8

   Return above the eye

   Draw the bight up around the overhand portion, above the hook eye.
9. 9

   Draw the turns together

   Guide the overhand and its surrounding collar together above the eye.
10. 10

    Inspect the Palomar

    The final collar sits above the eye. Moisten real line before pulling both free ends to snug the knot.