Difference between revisions of "Tie an Overhand Knot"
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It is very simple, but it is very secure and almost impossible to untie on a thin piece of yarn without precise fingers. There are a variety of different ways to tie the knot, depending on how tight you need the rope to be. | It is very simple, but it is very secure and almost impossible to untie on a thin piece of yarn without precise fingers. There are a variety of different ways to tie the knot, depending on how tight you need the rope to be. | ||
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#Use a mid-rope overhand knot to provide a grip or prevent slipping. This knot can be made anywhere in the rope, meaning it can help pin segments of rope between two small openings. It can also be used to provide a hand-hold if you need to yank hard on a rope and don't have a good grip.<reF>http://www.backpacker.com/view/photos/skills-photos/how-to-tie-an-overhand-knot-mid-rope/#bp=0/img4</ref> | #Use a mid-rope overhand knot to provide a grip or prevent slipping. This knot can be made anywhere in the rope, meaning it can help pin segments of rope between two small openings. It can also be used to provide a hand-hold if you need to yank hard on a rope and don't have a good grip.<reF>http://www.backpacker.com/view/photos/skills-photos/how-to-tie-an-overhand-knot-mid-rope/#bp=0/img4</ref> | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
