Water Knot

Steps
Preparing the rope…

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  1. 1

    Start the first end

    Leave enough material for a loose overhand knot and a generous tail.

  2. 2

    Make the first loop

    Bring the first end across its standing part.

  3. 3

    Thread the overhand

    Pass behind the loop and through its opening.

  4. 4

    Leave the knot loose

    Keep room alongside the entire first path for the second end.

  5. 5

    Bring in the second end

    Approach the first tail from the opposite direction.

  6. 6

    Retrace the first tuck

    Feed the second end beside the first, following it backward through the opening.

  7. 7

    Follow the whole loop

    Continue beside the first strand around its turn and crossing.

  8. 8

    Bring out the second tail

    Finish beside the other standing part. The two tails exit at opposite ends.

  9. 9

    Dress the retraced overhand

    Draw the standing parts apart and align the paired paths. In webbing, keep both straps flat and leave long tails.