Knots - Stopper Knots - Stevedore Knot

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Figure of Eight Crown Knot Overhand Knot Wall Knot Sink Stopper
Diamond Knot Stevedore Knot Monkey's Fist Stopper Knot Matthew Walker Knot Manrope Knot

How to tie a Stevedore Knot

Stevedore Knot

Give yourself plenty of rope for a long working end. Take it over the standing part (this forms a crossing turn).

 

Stevedore Knot

Now pass the working end behind the standing part.

 

Stevedore Knot

Now bring it back in front again.

 

Stevedore Knot Stevedore Knot

Now take it behind the standing part one more time. Now you can bring the working end up to the front of the knot.

 

Stevedore Knot Stevedore Knot

Put the working end of the knot through the crossing turn.

 

Stevedore Knot Stevedore Knot

Pull tight by pulling on the standing part and the working end. You can tighten the knot even more by pulling the two turns.

 


Figure of Eight Crown Knot Overhand Knot Wall Knot Sink Stopper
Diamond Knot Stevedore Knot Monkey's Fist Stopper Knot Matthew Walker Knot Manrope Knot