Poacher’s Knot

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Leave the standing part

    Keep a long standing part and enough end for the loop and two wraps.

  2. 2

    Form the running loop

    Bring the end around and back alongside the standing part.

  3. 3

    Make the first turn

    Wrap the tail once around both parts at the neck of the loop.

  4. 4

    Make the second turn

    Continue in the same direction to form a second turn.

  5. 5

    Tuck through both turns

    Return the tail through the inside of both coils.

  6. 6

    Leave a visible tail

    Pull the tail through without losing its end.

  7. 7

    Check the running loop

    The double overhand surrounds the standing part. Pull the loop to check that it slides before setting it.