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ROPE AND HARNESS WORK 



383. Carrick's Bend (Fig. 379). This knot is used as a 

 fancy knot in braids. It is also a very satisfactory knot to 

 fasten ropes together. In tying this knot, form a loop with 

 the end Y under the standing part A, as shown in 1. Pass 



2 3 



FIG. 379. Carrick's bend. 



the other end of rope under the loop X, over the standing 

 part A, under end Y, again over A, under standing partB and 

 over A, the final knot being completed as in 4. When drawn 

 tight, it will assume the shape of a double bowline. 

 Knots for Fastening Cattle, Tying Hay Ropes, Etc.: 



A point to be considered in use of rope is the correct selec- 

 tion of knot for right place; this is especially true where a 

 knot is to be loosened often, or where it is desired to have a 

 knot that will slip. 



384. Bowline Knot (Fig. 380). This is one of the best 

 knots for fastening the end of a rope as in hitching. There 

 are several kinds, but the overhand is probably the easiest 

 and quickest to make. To make the knot, form a small loop 

 (C) in 1 near the end of the rope, as in Fig. 380. Hold the 

 loop with the left hand, grasp the end A with the right hand, 



