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of having the first step hold itself while the last step is being 

 completed (Fig. 227, B). 



Weaver's Knot. This knot, when finished, differs from 

 the square knot by having the end of the right-hand rope 

 laid across between its rope body and the two lines of the 

 left-hand rope, as shown in figure 227, C. The procedure is 

 usually somewhat different. First, make the " bight" with 



A 



B 



FIG. 228. A, slip knot; B, bowiine; C, running bowline. 



the rope in the left hand. Then put the right-hand rope 

 through this " bight " far enough to wrap it over and bring 

 the end through and across between the two ropes as shown. 

 Then draw the rope tight. Practice this many times as it is 

 a good knot for many uses. 



Slip Knot. This is an easy knot to tie if figure 228, A 

 is examined closely. It is used in tying ropes or halter reins 

 to hitching posts, and many other purposes. 



Bowline. (1) Make a loop or turn in the body of the 

 rope some distance from the end, as shown at L in figure 228, 



