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When you need a stopper knot larger than an overhand knot, the decorative blood knot is ideal.
Make an overhand loop. Pass the bitter end under and up through the loop once and then again as shown in A. Slowly draw the ends tight, gently lifting the left loop over the right as tightening progresses. B. shows the knot’s front, and C. its back.
Continue building your marlinespike skills by taking the Knots, Bends and Hitches seminar. Find a seminar near you or purchase the USPS guide Knots, Bends and Hitches for Mariners. Call 888-367-8777 ext. 0 for more information.
Original materials used with thanks to Irene Rodriguez and John Bennett
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