Carrick Loop - Bowline Alternative
Intro: Carrick Loop - Bowline Alternative
ABOK 1033.
The working end and standing end exit from the knot in the same direction
Makes a lanyard, zipper pull, key ring fob, etc.
STEP 1:
Mane a small bight and bring working end (WE) to the left forming your loop.
STEP 2:
Bring WE up through the bight.
STEP 3:
Bring WE under the standing end.
STEP 4:
Bring WE over one strand of the loop . . . . . .
STEP 5:
and up through the bight.
Here the knot closely resembles the carrick bend
STEP 6:
Tighten knot.