Scaffold Knot

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Leave a long working end

    Leave enough rope for a running loop and a three-turn barrel.

  2. 2

    Make the running loop

    Bring the end around and back beside the standing part.

  3. 3

    Make the first turn

    Wrap around both parts at the loop neck.

  4. 4

    Add the second turn

    Keep the next turn alongside the first.

  5. 5

    Add the third turn

    Continue once more in the same direction.

  6. 6

    Return through all three

    Feed the tag back inside the complete barrel.

  7. 7

    Bring out the tail

    Keep a useful tail beyond the barrel.

  8. 8

    Dress the three-turn barrel

    Bring the three coils together around the standing line. Leave the working eye open until it is placed around its intended object.