Knots - Hitches - Figure of 8 Hitch

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Buntline Hitch Clinch Knot Clove Hitch Constrictor Hitch Cow Hitch Figure of 8 Hitch Fisherman's Bend Killick Hitch Klemheist Knot
Marlinspike Hitch Pedigree Cow Hitch Pile Hitch Prusik Knot Rolling Hitch Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Sheepshank Timber Hitch Waggoner's Hitch

How to tie a Figure of 8 Hitch

Figure of 8 Hitch Figure of 8 Hitch

Take the working end (black end) around the ring and lay it across the long standing part.

 

Figure of 8 Hitch

Now change direction and take the working end back under the standing part.

 

Figure of 8 Hitch Figure of 8 Hitch

Pass the working end up over the hitch and through the top of the knot as shown.

Buntline Hitch Clinch Knot Clove Hitch Constrictor Hitch Cow Hitch Figure of 8 Hitch Fisherman's Bend Killick Hitch Klemheist Knot
Marlinspike Hitch Pedigree Cow Hitch Pile Hitch Prusik Knot Rolling Hitch Round Turn and 2 Half Hitches Sheepshank Timber Hitch Waggoner's Hitch