Crabber's Eye Knot


I found this knot in an old "Handbook of knots for seamen". It is another slide and lock loop knot.
Males a nice lanyard or zipper pull.

Bring working end (WE) over to the right forming a loop.

Bring WE to the left going under (forming a small bight).

Bring WE end up.

and to the right going under.

Bring WE down through the bight formed in step 2.

Adjust loop size by pulling on A or a.



Pull on B and b to lock loop in place. Tighten.