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.

Mane a small bight and bring working end (WE) to the left forming your loop.

Bring WE up through the bight.

Bring WE under the standing end.

Bring WE over one strand of the loop . . . . . .

and up through the bight.

Here the knot closely resembles the carrick bend

Tighten knot.