Farmer's Loop

by asemery in Outside > Knots

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Farmer's Loop

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Ashley calls this loop strong, secure and easy to remember.

Use in many applications - lanyard, zipper pull. key ring fob., etc.

It is ABOK 1054.

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Wrap your cord around a mandrel three times. I usually use the palm of my hand.

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Shift the middle turn over to the right.

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Shift the new middle turn to the left.

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Shift the new middle turn to the right.

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Grab the new middle turn and pull up.

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Remove the mandrel. Tighten.