Knots Sink Stopper

Sink Stopper Knot This is a useful knot to use to stop a thin rope from slipping out of a large hole.

How to tie a Sink Stopper Knot

(A) Make a crossing turn. Now make a bight and pass it through the crossing turn (Just like for a Slipped Overhand Knot). (B)

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(C) Tighten the crossing turn by pulling on the bight and the working end.

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(D) Now bring the (short end) working end across the knot so it lies parallel with the previous turn.

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(E) Then take the working end and pass it through the bight.

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(F) Hold the know with one hand and pull on the standing end with the other. You may have to work the knot into shape a little.

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